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Neuroschistosomiasis: An Unusual Intracranial Space Occupying Lesion
Nevitha Athikari Manamal1, Tanu Singhal2, Abhaya Kumar3
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India.
Background:
Neuroschistosomiasis is an uncommonly reported disease.
Case Characteristics:
An adolescent Indian boy residing in Kenya presented with headache, visual symptoms and seizures, with MRI showing space-occupying lesions in the occipital lobe and cerebellum.
Observation:
Brain biopsy was diagnostic of neuro-schistosomiasis; complete recovery was seen with praziquantel and corticosteroid therapy.
Message:
This case highlights the importance of considering epidemiology in differential diagnosis and establishing definitive diagnosis even if it is by invasive methods.
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