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Cerebral cysticercosis.

W G Tasker, S A Plotkin

    Pediatrics
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare case of cerebral cysticercosis (a parasitic brain infection) occurred in a 2-year-old American child. Prompt diagnosis and treatment led to symptom resolution and seizure control.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Cerebral cysticercosis is a parasitic infection of the brain caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.
    • It is a significant cause of acquired epilepsy and neurological disease worldwide, particularly in endemic areas.
    • While historically associated with developing countries, cases are increasingly reported in non-endemic regions due to globalization and migration.

    Observation:

    • A 2-year-old child in the United States, with no history of international travel, presented with febrile and focal motor seizures.
    • Diagnostic findings included cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis with eosinophilia, characteristic ventricular changes on pneumoencephalography, and a high serum titer for cysticercosis antibodies.
    • The patient demonstrated a favorable 5-year clinical course with symptom resolution and seizure control.

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    Findings:

    • The case highlights cerebral cysticercosis in a pediatric patient from a non-endemic region.
    • Key diagnostic markers included CSF eosinophilia and positive serology for cysticercosis.
    • Successful management involved anticonvulsant therapy, leading to long-term seizure control and symptom improvement.

    Implications:

    • Cerebral cysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric seizures, especially with CSF eosinophilia, even in non-endemic countries.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable neurological outcomes.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in pediatric neurological disorders presenting with atypical features.