Neurocysticercosis (NCC) with Hydrocephalus, Optic Atrophy and Vision Loss: A Rare Presentation

oleh: Nagendra Chaudhary, Shyam Kumar Mahato, Salamat Khan, Santosh Pathak, B.D Bhatia

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-02-01

Deskripsi

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the most common parasitic infestations (Taenia solium) of central nervous system (CNS) in children. Seizures are the common presenting symptoms. Hydrocephalus and optic atrophy are rare complications which may require neurosurgical interventions. We report a case of NCC with hydrocephalus and bilateral optic atrophy associated with vision loss in a Nepalese patient who improved with anti-parasitic therapy followed by ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunting.