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Parasitic intracranial space-occupying lesions in children in India
Insights
Parasitic intracranial lesions are rare in Indian children, accounting for less than 1% of brain tumors. This study details cases of hydatid cysts and cysticercosis, highlighting their varied presentations and impact on vision.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Parasitic intracranial space-occupying lesions (ISOLs) are uncommon in pediatric populations, particularly in South India.
- ISOLs represent a small fraction (<1%) of all intracranial space-occupying lesions in the Indian subcontinent.
- Understanding the spectrum of parasitic ISOLs is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in endemic regions.
Abstract:
A study was carried out on parasitic intracranial space-occupying lesions in children in south India. Such lesions constitute a fraction of 1% of intracranial space-occupying lesions in India. This paper discusses three cases of cerebral and two cases of intradiploic cranial hydatid cysts, as well as six cases of cysticercosis, of which three were solitary cysts and the remainder were pseudotumors with visual deterioration.