30 yr male was brought to hospital, complaining of seizures and MRI of the brain was done as shown below.What is the most probable diagnosis and management respectively?
Clinical and radiological findings suggest, most probable diagnosis is Neurocysticercosis Neurocysticercosis Caused by T.solium (Cysticercosis cellulosae). Rx: 1. Dexamethasone IV : decreases Cerebral edema Anaphylaxis risk 2. Albendazole 400 mg BD x 8 days. For focal seizures : Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine 3. Neurocysticercosis is 2nd MCC of intracranial space occupying lesion (ICSOL) Tubercular lesion Metastasis Brain Abscess
Metastasis , Radiotherapy
Brain abscess, Antibiotic therapy
Neurocysticercosis , Albendazole
Tuberculosis, ATT
CNS