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Neurocysticercosis: An unusual cause of seizure in the New Zealand setting
Author(s) -
Pybus Megan,
Heron Peter
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01971.x
Subject(s) - neurocysticercosis , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , pediatrics , albendazole , epilepsy , anthelmintic , anticonvulsant , helminthiasis , surgery , pathology , psychiatry , veterinary medicine
Neurocysticercosis is an unusual cause of seizure in the New Zealand setting. We report on the presentation of a 12‐year‐old Indian boy, who was found to have neurocysticercosis after presenting with a generalized seizure. Treatmeant of neurocysticercosis is controversial, and the evidence from the literature regarding treatment with anthelmintic (or cysticydal) medication is reviewed. Other treatment measures including anticonvulsant therapy and corticosteroids is also discussed.