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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2011; 09(04): 475-478
DOI: 10.3233/JPN-2011-0506
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Multiple neurocysticercosis (more than 400 lesions) with intraventricular involvement

Krishnappa Dhananjaya
a   Department of Pediatrics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India
,
Srinivas Kiran
a   Department of Pediatrics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India
,
Yallappa Gowda
a   Department of Pediatrics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India
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25 September 2010

11 January 2011

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30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common central nervous system parasitic disease worldwide, but cysticercal meningitis and intraventricular lesions are relatively rare, especially in Indian patients. Disseminated NCC with numerous cysts may give rise to the so-called "starry-sky" appearance on neuroimaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging allows optimal identification of scolex and visualization of extraparenchymal cysts. We herein report a girl with multiple NCC (more than 400 lesions) with intraventricular involvement, but without focal neurological deficit on examination.

Keywords

Multiple neurocysticercosis - intraventricular cyst - "starry-sky" appearance