Neurocysticercosis (NCC) with Hydrocephalus, Optic Atrophy and Vision Loss: A Rare Presentation
Published: February 1, 2015 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2015/.5549
Nagendra Chaudhary, Shyam Kumar Mahato, Salamat Khan, Santosh Pathak, B.D Bhatia
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
3. Professor, Department of Surgery, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
4. Junior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Universal College of medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
5. Professor and Head of Department, Department of Pediatrics, Universal College of medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
Correspondence
Dr. Nagendra Chaudhary,
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
E-mail: enagendra@hotmail.com
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.
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