Neurocysticercosis in a European Traveler Returning From India Primarily Suspected as Neoplasia

Abstract A woman with a history of cured breast cancer and multiple trips to India presented with a cervical nodule. Primarily suspected as metastasis of breast cancer, histopathology, however, showed the scolex of Taenia solium. Although the patient was neurologically asymptomatic neuroimaging showed multiple cysts. During treatment with praziquantel, albendazole, and dexamethason the patient developed seizures.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research