title: Is neurocysticercosis a risk factor for glioblastoma multiforme or a mere coincidence: A case report with review of literature.
abstract: Simultaneous occurrence of Neurocysticercosis (NC) along with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a very rare presentation. We herein describe a case report of treated case of NC 2 years back who presented with secondary GBM. The brief report highlights that there may be some associated factors which may lead to development of secondary GBM in preexisting helminthic infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Narendra
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Tapesh
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bhattacharya
authors.forename: Ritesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Bishan Das
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Radotra
authors.forename: Kanchan Kumar
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Mukherjee
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kapoor
authors.forename: Sushmita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghoshal
keywords: Glioblastoma multiforme; neurocysticercosis; taenia solium
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