title: Neurocysticercosis presenting as acute psychosis: a rare case report from rural India.
abstract: Neurocysticercosis, caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia solium, is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. Its clinical manifestations are varied, non specific and pleomorphic, depending on multiple factors. Seizures are the commonest presentation of neurocysticercosis. In this communication we describe an interesting case of multiple neurocysticercosis in a young presenting with psychiatric manifestations. He responded well to steroid and antipsychotic treatment. This case highlights an uncommon presentation of neurocysticercosis and significance of early recognizing this reversible cause will avoid delay in treatment.
authors: Department of Neurology, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah 206130, U.P., India. Electronic address: archanashiva2010@rediffmail.com.
authors: Archana
authors: A
authors: Verma
authors: Alok
authors: A
authors: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D000077152:Olanzapine; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002998:Clonazepam; D011239:Prednisolone; D000077152:Olanzapine; D000086:Acetazolamide
keywords: Neurocysticercosis; Neuropyschiatric manifestations; Psychosis