Cerebral Cysticercosis
(A) Commonly manifests with localizing signs # "These is wide variety of presentation of Neurocysticercosis depending on the intensity of the infestation, the localization of cystecerci and the degree of inflammatory reaction.> Epilepsy (seizure activity) is the most common manifestation occuring in upto 50% cases.> Cysticercosis is infection with the larval stage (cysticercus) of T. solium.> These cysts are located in order of frequency in: CNS (Neurological manifestations are the most common) Subcutaneous tissue Striated muscle Globe of the eye
Commonly manifests with localizing signs
May present with dementia
Rarely occurs in children
Usually presents with generalized seizures
Miscellaneous