The rolling cyst: migrating intraventricular neurocysticercosis-a case-based update

Valentina Baro1, Mariagiulia Anglani2, Francesco Martinolli3

  • 1Academic Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 5, 35128, Padua, Italy. valentina.baro@unipd.it.

Summary

Migrating intraventricular neurocysticercosis, a rare parasitic brain infection, often presents with hydrocephalus. Surgical or endoscopic removal is preferred, with careful follow-up essential if surgery is not performed.