Extraparenchymal (Racemose) Neurocysticercosis and Its Multitude Manifestations: A Comprehensive Review.
10.3988/jcn.2015.11.3.203
- Author:
Rohan R MAHALE
1
;
Anish MEHTA
;
Srinivasa RANGASETTY
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, MS Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. rohanmahale83@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
racemose cyst;
neurocysticercosis;
subarachnoid neurocysticercosis;
intraventricular neurocysticercosis;
cysticidal drugs;
extraparenchymal
- MeSH:
Brain;
Central Nervous System;
Cysticercosis;
Diagnosis;
Neurocysticercosis*;
Neuroimaging;
Taenia solium
- From:Journal of Clinical Neurology
2015;11(3):203-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neurocysticercosis is an infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval form of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. In the brain it occurs in two forms: parenchymal and extraparenchymal or racemose cysts. The clinical presentation of racemose cysts is pleomorphic, and is quite different from parenchymal cysticercosis. The clinical diagnosis of racemose cysts is quite challenging, with neuroimaging being the mainstay. However, the advent of newer brain imaging modalities has made a more accurate diagnosis possible. The primary focus of this article is racemose neurocysticercosis and its multitude manifestations, and includes a discussion of the newer diagnostic modalities and treatment options.
