Neurocysticercosis-uncommon presentation
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 10
Abstract
12 Years old female child presented with jerky abnormal moments of neck lasting for few seconds, occurring 3-4 times in a day since last three months. Her CT Brain with contrast revealed granulomatous lesion, most likely suggestive of Neurocysticercosis. She was treated with oral Albendazole and Prednisolone with Carbazepine in standard doses. She was discharged after two days of uneventful hospitalization. Repeat CT Brain scan after two months shown resolution of cystic lesion. She was clinically absolutely normal and symptoms free.
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Sharad Bansal, Lalit Une, Shraddha Bhutada
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