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A Neurocysticercosis Infestation Masquerading as Malignant Brain Tumour.

Authors :
Gupta, Madan Mohan
Garg, Ajay
Kaur, Khushpreet
Joseph, Leve
Goyal, Vinay
Srivastava, Achal Kumar
Source :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. Nov/Dec2021, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p970-972. 3p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A case study of a 50‑year‑old lady presented to the emergency with one day history of multiple simple partial seizures involving right arm and face without any motor deficit or loss of consciousness. Topics include neoplastic etiology was suspected and anti‑edema medicines including steroids, anti-epileptic drugs and other supportive measures; and contrast‑enhanced imaging revealed a well‑defined multi‑lobulated lesion in subcortical white matter of left posterior frontal region.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09722327
Volume :
24
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154230886
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.AIAN_725_20