Subcutaneous nodules preceding convulsions due to neural cysticercosis

Lumpy Skin Disease: An Insight to Epilepsy

“…[6] Singrodia et al, reported a similar case of subcutaneous cysticercosis preceding the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis in a 4 year old female child. [1] Arora et al, presented a study on cutaneous, mucocutaneous and neurocutaneous cysticercosis in which 33 patients of cutaneous cysticerci were examined, out of which 29 gave history of seizures. CT scan of brain revealed cysticercosis in 27 patients.…”

“…The commonest form is neurocysticercosis seen in 60-90% of patients. [1] It is also one of the main causes of seizures and epilepsy, especially in the developing world. [2] The disease is most prevalent in countries where pigs are reared and consumed raw or undercooked due to the lack of meat inspection.…”

“…An uncommon case of extensive cutaneous cysticercosis guiding the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis is reported here, as the association of subcutaneous nodules with neural cysticercosis is rare. [1] CASE REPORT: 22 year old male presented with multiple firm nodules on the skin of 2years duration, distributed over the neck, arms, abdomen, back and thighs ( Figures 1-4). The lesions measured about 1 to 1.5 cm, round to elliptical in shape and were asymptomatic.…”

Disseminated cutaneous cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis: A rare occurrence

“…[1] The ova of pork tapeworm are spread via the faeco-oral route. [2] Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease of the central nervous system in the world, but cysticercosis cutis has been reported much less frequently. [3] The infection is common in India, Africa, Mexico and South America.…”

“…[1] Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system, muscle and subcutaneous tissue. [2] About 54% of the patients present with subcutaneous nodules. [3] Here, we report a case of disseminated cysticercosis with multiple nodules in the subcutaneous tissue, brain and eyes.…”