Cutaneous cysticercosis treated with metrifonate

Area of Science:

• Parasitology
• Dermatology
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Cutaneous cysticercosis is an uncommon parasitic infestation.
• Surgical excision is effective for limited nodules.
• Diverse treatments exist for multiple nodules.

Observation:

• A patient presented with numerous cutaneous nodules of cysticercosis.
• The patient received two six-day courses of metrifonate, one month apart.

Findings:

• The patient exhibited dramatic improvement following metrifonate treatment.
• Metrifonate, an organophosphate, demonstrated efficacy in this case.

Implications:

• These findings suggest metrifonate as a potential treatment for extensive cutaneous cysticercosis.
• The results may be applicable to cases with central nervous system involvement.
• Caution is advised due to potential risks associated with metrifonate use.