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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.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic central nervous system disease globally.
- Intraventricular neurocysticercosis affects up to 61.3% of patients, with migrating cysts being exceptionally rare.
- Increasing incidence in developed countries is linked to immigration and travel from endemic regions.

