Abstract
A case of cerebral cysticercosis unsuccessfully treated by Praziquantel is reported. Some diagnostic aspects stressing the role of epidemiologic criteria and neuroradiological evaluation as well as the limits of treatment are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Diseases / drug therapy
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Brain Diseases / parasitology*
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Cysticercosis / diagnostic imaging
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Cysticercosis / drug therapy*
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Female
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Humans
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Praziquantel / therapeutic use*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed