Neurocysticercosis presenting with psychosis.
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en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-89085
ABSTRACT
Cysticercosis consists of infection with the small bladder-like larvae of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. The life cycle of parasite is maintained between man and pig infected with cysticerci. Epilepsy is the most common presentation of neurocysticercosis; focal signs, headache, involuntary movements and global mental deterioration are other symptoms. Psychosis is a rare presentation and may be seen in up to 5% of patients. We present a 25 years old male, who had been under treatment from psychiatry OPD for psychosis for one year, developed generalized tonic-clonic seizures. CT scan of brain revealed multiple calcified and hypodense lesions with surrounding oedema. Histopathological examination of subcutaneous nodule confirmed the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Trastornos Psicóticos
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Antipsicóticos
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Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Medición de Riesgo
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Adulto
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Neurocisticercosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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