title: Optic nerve cysticercosis.
abstract: Optic nerve cysticercosis is rare but causes significant visual morbidity. A high index of suspicion is warranted for patients in endemic areas who present with sudden vision loss. Visual morbidity can be prevented by early imaging studies and therapeutic interventions.
authors.affiliation: Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Pankaj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*