A rare presentation of neurocysticercosis in a young child.
Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system which manifests commonly as acute onset focal seizures. We report a rare clinical presentation of neurocysticercosis in a 1-year-old infant who presented with involuntary movements. Involuntary movements are not a common manifestation. Young children are rarely affected by this disease. In endemic areas, when a child presents with seizures or unusual neurological features and the CT scan shows contrast enhancing lesions or cystic lesions neurocysticercosis should be considered however young the child may be.
Scott
Julius Xavier
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Department of Child Health Unit III, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
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Kumar
T Sathish
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Moses
Prabhakar D
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D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole