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  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

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  • Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical presentation, neuroimaging, and exposure history.
  • Treatment strategies are symptom-based, addressing seizures and increased intracranial pressure.

Observation:

  • This case report details neurocysticercosis presenting as obstructive hydrocephalus.
  • The condition necessitated surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Obstructive hydrocephalus is a potential complication of neurocysticercosis.
  • A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was required to manage the hydrocephalus in this patient.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering neurocysticercosis in the differential diagnosis of hydrocephalus.
  • Effective management may involve surgical intervention in addition to medical therapies.
  • Further research into the neurosurgical complications of parasitic brain infections is warranted.