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Endoscopic excision of intraventricular neurocysticercosis blocking foramen of Monro bilaterally.

Authors :
Shah HC
Jain K
Shah JK
Source :
Asian journal of neurosurgery [Asian J Neurosurg] 2016 Apr-Jun; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 176-7.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a parasitic infestation of the central nervous system. NCC parasitic infestation can be misdiagnosed as hydatid cyst or intraventricular epidermoid cyst that can cause a diagnostic dilemma. A 23-year-old male patient presented with headache and vomiting for 3-4 days and giddiness for 4-5 days. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast was suggestive of a rim-enhancing lesion at the level of the foramen of Monro. Endoscopic excision of the lesion was done, and the patient had relief of a headache and vomiting immediately after the procedure. He is being followed up regularly. Intraventricular NCC occluding both foramen of Monro is a rare entity. Complete endoscopic surgical excision followed by appropriate drug therapy should be given to achieve a cure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1793-5482
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Asian journal of neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
27057236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/1793-5482.175622