Neurocysticercosis presented as a solitary cystic parenchymal lesion mimicking primary brain tumor: A case report

Abstract

Highlights Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is an endemic zoonotic infection in pork-eating region, including Bali. Despite its high prevalence, diagnosing an NCC can be challenging due to the protean clinical manifestations. Herein we describe an NCC case mistakenly diagnosed as a brain tumor, only later that we discovered the active larvae of Taenia solium , the pathogen which causes NCC. A high index of suspicion towards NCC should always be maintained, particularly among patients originated from endemic area. Appropriate treatment with anthelminthic may result in full disease resolution, thus precluding unnecessary invasive approach.