Disseminated cysticercosis in an immunocompetent individual

Kothai Gnanamoorthy, Prasanna Karthik SuthakaranAnnals of African Medicine 2019 18(1):51-53
Cysticercosis is a major public health problem, particularly in developing countries. It is caused by the larvae of the cestode Taenia solium (pork tapeworm). It usually presents as a solitary lesion in the muscle or brain (neurocysticercosis). Disseminated cysticercosis is an uncommon manifestation, especially in an immunocompetent individual. We hereby report the case of a 31-year-old male who presented with new-onset generalized tonic–clonic seizures and who also had multiple soft-tissue swellings all over his body. Imaging studies revealed multiple cysticerci in the brain parenchyma, extraocular muscles, and muscles of all the four limbs, which was subsequently established by histopathology also. The patient was started on anticonvulsants, steroids, and albendazole following which he made a complete recovery.

Source: Annals of African Medicine - February 5, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Kothai Gnanamoorthy Prasanna Karthik Suthakaran Source Type: research