Neuroschistosomiasis: An Unusual Intracranial Space Occupying Lesion

ABSTRACT

Background: Neuroschistosomiasis is an uncommonly reported disease. Casecharacteristics An adolescent Indian boy residing in Kenya presented with headache,visual symptoms and seizures, with MRI showing space-occupying lesions in the occipitallobe and cerebellum. Observation Brain biopsy was diagnostic of neuro-schistosomiasis;complete recovery was seen with praziquantel and corticosteroid therapy. Message Thiscase highlights the importance of considering epidemiology in differential diagnosis andestablishing definitive diagnosis even if it is by invasive methods: