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CEREBRAL CYSTICERCOSIS: A CASE REPORT WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO RECENT ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT |
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| Authors: | M. PASCOE N. SAINES I. LYALL C. NOLAN |
| Affiliation: | Medical Registrar, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Qld;Consultant Neurologist, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Qld;Consultant Physician, Geelong Hospital, Geolong, Vic;Medical Registrar, Geelong Hospital, Geelong, Vic |
| Abstract: | Cerebral cysticercosis is becoming more common in Australia as the immigrant population from areas of endemic disease increases. The case reported exemplifies the common presentation of this interesting infestation. Treatment consists primarily of Praziquantel with or without steroids and anti-seizure medication if indicated. Follow-up is by both clinical and radiological assessment. |
| Keywords: | Cysticercosis epilepsy Praziquantel |