Cisternal neurocysticercosis.
Endoscopic third-ventriculostomy followed by removal of multiple cisternal cysts was performed in a patient with hydrocephalus secondary to cisternal cysticercosis. Adjuvant pharmacological therapy with cystocidal drugs and steroids, was administered in the postoperative period.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital General Dr Miguel Silva, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013621:Taenia; D016896:Treatment Outcome