Disseminated Cysticercosis

作者:Kadhiravan Tamilarasu; Soneja Manish; Hari Smriti; Sharma Surendra K*
来源:The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009, 80(5): 699-699.
DOI:10.1258/td.2008.070492

摘要

<jats:p> Cysticercosis is a common public health problem in the Tropics. However, disseminated cysticercosis is rare. We report a patient with chronic liver disease and seizures, in whom a simple plain radiographic examination helped in narrowing down the differential diagnosis to disseminated cysticercosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by serum cysticercal antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and computerized tomography of the brain. </jats:p>