Extensive Disseminated Cysticercosis: A Rare Case Report in North India

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic infection of central nervous system; however, disseminated cysticercosis is a very rare presentation of cysticercosis. Less than 120 cases have been reported in the world till now. Here, we report the case of a 40-year-old female, presented to the emergency department of SN Medical College, Agra, on August 10, 2024, with multiple episodes of partial seizure of the right side. History taken and the patient was thoroughly investigated. Imaging showed an infinite number of larvae in all the muscles of the body. The patient was managed, and seizures were controlled with medical therapy. A country such as India where the majority of the population is vegetarian still suffers as an endemic region for NCC. This is due to poor sanitation management and food processing. We expect this case to raise attention toward serious complications of the disease and plan strategies for its prevention, control, and establish proper management guidelines.