Failure of praziquantel treatment in cerebral cysticercosis. A case report

J Neurosurg Sci. 1987 Oct-Dec;31(4):187-90.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy
  • Brain Diseases / parasitology*
  • Cysticercosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysticercosis / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Praziquantel