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Racemose neurocysticercosis.
Arushi G Saini1, Sameer Vyas2, Pratibha Singhi1
1Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment Unit, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
Journal of Infection and Public Health
|February 25, 2017
Summary
Racemose neurocysticercosis, a rare parasitic brain infection, presents as grape-like cysts. This case highlights its unusual occurrence in a child, emphasizing treatment challenges.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Racemose neurocysticercosis involves aberrant, non-capsulated cestode larvae.
- These cysts appear as multilocular structures resembling bunches of grapes.
- They typically occur in non-congestining brain areas like cisterns.

