A rare case of disseminated cysticercosis
- Author:
Th Shanti Devi
;
Th Bhimo Singh
;
Th Suraj Singh
;
N Biplab Singh
;
W Jatishwor Singh
;
Y Chingsuingamba
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Neurology Asia
2007;12(1):127-130
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This is the report of a case of disseminated cysticercosis, with simultaneous involvement of the brain,
spinal cord, eyes, muscles and subcutaneous tissues. Such an extensive involvement of cysticercosis
is extremely rare and has not been reported previously. A 57 year old Christian male presented with
recurrent seizures, progressive cognitive deterioration, abnormal gait, headache, impaired vision and
multiple subcutaneous nodules all over the body. Cysts in the subretinal space and lateral rectus muscle
of the right eye were seen on funduscopy and ultrasound examination of the eyeball. CT brain showed
multiple punctuate calcifications with a starry sky appearance. MRI showed multiple cysts in different
stages in the brain, spinal cord, eyes, neck muscles and tongue. Soft tissue calcifications were shown
by plain radiographs of the limbs. A larval cyst was seen on microscopic examination of an excised
nodule. Serological test for cysticercal antibodies was positive.
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