Neuro cysticercosis with subcutaneous nodules

Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system, muscle and subcutaneous tissue, [1] caused by tissue-invading larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.[2] Central nervous system involvement is seen in 60-90% of patients with cysticercosis while 50-70% ha...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2009-09, Vol.75 (5), p.524
Main Authors: Singrodia, Sanjay, Joshi, R. G, Solanki, Rekha B, Rawal, Rajan C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antimalarials - therapeutic use
Child, Preschool
Cysticercosis
Dermatology
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Female
Humans
Neurocysticercosis - diagnosis
Neurocysticercosis - drug therapy
Parasitic diseases
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
Skin
Subcutaneous Tissue - parasitology
Subcutaneous Tissue - pathology
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Summary:Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system, muscle and subcutaneous tissue, [1] caused by tissue-invading larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.[2] Central nervous system involvement is seen in 60-90% of patients with cysticercosis while 50-70% have epilepsy. [1],[2],[3] However, association of cysticercosis with subcutaneous nodules is not common.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.55412