RESUMO
Cysticercosis is caused by the hematogenous dissemination of the larval form (cysticercus) of Taenia solium. It can affect any organ or tissue in the body but commonly affects the subcutaneous tissue, central nervous system, eyes, and skeletal muscle. Skin lesions can assist as a marker in the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in endemic areas. A 49-year-old HIV positive man presented with multiple cutaneous nodules confirmed as cysticercomas which led to the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis. He was successfully treated with albendazole and steroids at recommended doses with no adverse effects.
Assuntos
Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS/diagnóstico , Cisticercose/diagnóstico , Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS/tratamento farmacológico , Albendazol/uso terapêutico , Cisticercose/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neurocisticercose/diagnóstico por imagem , Neurocisticercose/tratamento farmacológico , Prednisona/uso terapêutico , Tela Subcutânea/parasitologiaRESUMO
Abstract Cysticercosis is caused by the hematogenous dissemination of the larval form (cysticercus) of Taenia solium. It can affect any organ or tissue in the body but commonly affects the subcutaneous tissue, central nervous system, eyes, and skeletal muscle. Skin lesions can assist as a marker in the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in endemic areas. A 49-year-old HIV positive man presented with multiple cutaneous nodules confirmed as cysticercomas which led to the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis. He was successfully treated with albendazole and steroids at recommended doses with no adverse effects.
