The Role of Serial Imaging in Neurocysticercosis for Disease Resolution.

ABSTRACT

Neurocysticercosis (NCC), the most common parasitic infection of the CNS in humans, is a frequent cause of seizure disorders and epilepsy. The cystic larvae Taenia solium is endemic to developing countries where the population raises pigs as a reliable source of food, however, massive immigration has now forced the surge of the disease in developed areas making it a worldwide problem. Clinical presentation is affected by the size, number, and location of the lesions within the brain, with the most common manifestations being seizures, headaches, and increased intracranial pressure. The appearance of NCC on radiological imaging helps determine the stage of the disease, required for appropriate antiparasitic treatment. In this article, we detail the case of a patient who presented for recurrent seizures after reportedly undergoing treatment for NCC years prior.