Neurocysticercosis: parenchymal type: pathology
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Neurocysticercosis: parenchymal type: pathology. This is caused by infection with the larval stage of Taenia solium. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Biology
- This is caused by infection with the larval stage of Taenia solium
- It is known as pork tapeworm
Pathology
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Diagnostic criteria
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References
- Mahale RR, Mehta A, Rangasetty S.Extraparenchymal (racemose) neurocysticercosis and its multitude manifestations: a comprehensive review. J Clin Neurol 2015; 11:203-211.
- Garcia HH, Nash TE, Del Brutto OH. Clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of neurocysticercosis. Lancet Neurol 2014; 13:1202-1215.
- Carpio A, Fleury A, Romo ML, et al. New diagnostic criteria for neurocysticercosis: reliability and validity. Ann Neurol 2016; 80:434-442.
