Immune-inflammatory markers in massively disseminated cysticercosis.
Disseminated cysticercosis is a common endemic tropical infection. We report a 24-year-old man who presented with a single episode of focal seizure and transient depression. Imaging studies revealed disseminated vesicular cysticercosis involving almost all the body parts. In spite of severe dissemination and significantly raised immunological inflammatory markers, the patient had negligible symptoms. He was subsequently followed up with oral corticosteroid and antiepileptic drug without further complication. The extensive dissemination, relatively benign nature of the disease and clinicoradiological discordance are interesting to describe. This neglected tropical infection can sometimes be alarming and needs public health awareness.
Department of Neurology, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences IHBAS, Delhi, India.
Akhila Kumar
AK
Panda
Binod Kumar
BK
Pati
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000188:drug therapy; D003552:Cysticercus; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology; D055815:Young Adult
D015415:Biomarkers