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Veena Kalra¹, Devendra Mishra, Ashish Suri

¹Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India. kalra_veena@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Parasitology

Background:

Neurocysticercosis is the most frequent parasitic disease affecting the central nervous system globally.
Cysticercal meningitis and intraventricular lesions are uncommon manifestations, particularly in the Indian subcontinent.

Observation:

A case of a young Indian female with initially undiagnosed cysticercal meningitis is presented.
The patient subsequently developed unilateral hydrocephalus due to an intraventricular cyst obstructing the Foramen of Monroe.

Findings:

The case highlights the potential for delayed diagnosis of cysticercal meningitis.
Intraventricular cysts can lead to significant complications such as obstructive hydrocephalus.

Implications:

Emphasizes the importance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, including Wright-Giemsa staining, for detecting CSF eosinophilia.
Suggests increased vigilance for neurocysticercosis in endemic regions, even with atypical presentations, to ensure timely intervention and prevent severe neurological deficits.