IJSRP, Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2013 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
Dr. Roosy Aulakh, MD
Abstract:
Although encephalitic presentation of cysticercosis is rare, it should be included in differential diagnosis of acute encephalitic cases especially in endemic countries like India. Cysticercotic encephalitis is commonly seen in young females who typically present with features of raised intracranial pressure along with compromise of visual function. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy can result in better outcome in this rare but commonly fatal neurological disorder.