[Neurocysticercosis. Severe neurocysticercosis in a child]. / Neurocysticerkose. Svoer neurocysticerkose hos et barn.

ABSTRACT

A case of neurocysticercosis with progressive severe neurological symptoms is described. The patient was a Turkish girl aged 4 1/2 years who had experienced intermittent neurological symptoms for two years. Rapid diagnosis and treatment with praziquantel and corticosteroid resulted in complete restitution.