Subcutaneous nodules of cysticercosis as a sign of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in an HIV positive patient
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(6): 861-863, Nov.-Dec. 2018. graf
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
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.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
Problema de saúde:
Helmintíase
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Doenças Negligenciadas
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Zoonoses
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Cisticercose
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Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
África do Sul
Instituição/País de afiliação:
University of the Witwatersrand/ZA