Cerebral Cysticercosis Manifesting as Hydrocephalus —Case Report—

“…Data on the frequency of ICH are scarce. In a series of Clinical presentation is generally sub-acute, but may also be chronic with the development of normal pressure hydrocephalus [32]. Hydrocephalus-producing mechanisms in these cases are varied; the most important is a deficit in CSF absorption due to chronic arachnoiditis and to fibrosis involving the arachnoid villi, the occlusion of Luschka's and Magendie's foraminae by thickened leptomeninges, and the parasite's mass effect on the ventricular system [33].…”

Section: Ich Due To Hydrocephalusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Subarachnoid basal neurocysticercosis: a focus on the most severe form of the disease

Fleury

Carrillo‐Mezo

Flisser

et al. 2011

Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy

148

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Neurocysticercosis is an endemic disease in Latin America, Asia and Africa with growing occurrence in industrialized countries due to the increase in migration from low- and middle-income to high-income countries. The most severe clinical presentation is when the parasite is located in the subarachnoid space at the base of the brain (NCSAB). Aside from its clinical presentation, the severity of this form of the disease is due to the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Although NCSAB frequency is lower than that reported for the parenchymal location of the parasite, its clinical relevance must be emphasized. We provide a critical review of the central epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic features of this particular form of the disease, which is still associated with unacceptably high rates of morbidity and mortality.

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“…Contrary to seizures derived from other etiologies of acquired epilepsy, NCC seizures are usually not simultaneous with focal neurological signs (267). Intellectual impairment and behavior disorders may also be manifestations of NCC (184,213). Meningeal irritation depends on cysts located next to or within the subarachnoid space.…”

Section: Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Update on Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis and Its Clinical Relevance

2009

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SUMMARY Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis is caused by a variety of helminthic infections. These worm-specific infections are named after the causative worm genera, the most common being angiostrongyliasis, gnathostomiasis, toxocariasis, cysticercosis, schistosomiasis, baylisascariasis, and paragonimiasis. Worm parasites enter an organism through ingestion of contaminated water or an intermediate host and can eventually affect the central nervous system (CNS). These infections are potentially serious events leading to sequelae or death, and diagnosis depends on currently limited molecular methods. Identification of parasites in fluids and tissues is rarely possible, while images and clinical examinations do not lead to a definitive diagnosis. Treatment usually requires the concomitant administration of corticoids and anthelminthic drugs, yet new compounds and their extensive and detailed clinical evaluation are much needed. Eosinophilia in fluids may be detected in other infectious and noninfectious conditions, such as neoplastic disease, drug use, and prosthesis reactions. Thus, distinctive identification of eosinophils in fluids is a necessary component in the etiologic diagnosis of CNS infections.

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Cerebral Cysticercosis Manifesting as Hydrocephalus —Case Report—

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis: 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis: 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

Subarachnoid basal neurocysticercosis: a focus on the most severe form of the disease

Update on Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis and Its Clinical Relevance

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