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Neurocysticercosis

Thank you Dr. Rajat Suri for an excellent presentation on neurocysticercosis presenting with new onset seizure

Teaching Points

  • Initial treatment for seizure: IV lorazepam 0.1mg/kg –> IV fosphenytoin –> sedation/intubation
  • Neurocysticercosis  is caused by Taenia Solium
  • Spreads hematogenously to the brain, liver, muscle
  • Diagnosis: presentation+imaging.  serum testing not reliable
  • Treatment: dexamethasone, albendazole, anti-epileptic

Power Point: Morning Report 01-30-2017

Further Reading:
Revised diagnostic criteria for neurocysticercosis
Update on the diagnosis and management of neurocysticercosis

 

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