Racemose Neurocysticercosis Masquerading High-Grade Glial Neoplasm: A Rarest Presentation of Common Disease

Abstract

We are presenting a case of racemose neurocysticercosis presented with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure and radiologically mimicking high-grade glioma, which was managed surgically with good recovery. Neurocysticercosis is the commonest parasitic disease of the human nervous system having pleomorphic clinical manifestations, which depend on the location, number, and stage of the cysts at presentation. Atypical presentation of cerebral cysticercosis may mimic glioma and may be difficult to differentiate from neoplastic condition. Differ from the usual medical management, they may require urgent surgical intervention.