Open AccessMigration of intraventricular neurocysticercus after ventriculostomy
Author(s) -
Vamshi Kotha
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
asian journal of neurosurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
pISSN - 1793-5482
DOI - 10.4103/1793-5482.110282
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrocephalus , obstructive hydrocephalus , decompression , confusion , ventriculostomy , endoscopic third ventriculostomy , cerebral aqueduct , cerebral ventricle , intraventricular hemorrhage , surgery , psychology , pregnancy , biology , psychoanalysis , genetics , gestational age
Intraventricular neurocysticerci are an uncommon occurrence and are often difficult to diagnose. They are often a cause of obstructive hydrocephalus and inflammatory reactions, which can be life threatening. Intraventricular neurocysticerci are most common in the fourth ventricle and surgical decompression of obstructive hydrocephalus is an important step in their management. However, these cysticerci are also known to migrate within the ventricular system and may cause confusion during surgery. It thus becomes very important for radiologists and neurosurgeons to be aware of this phenomenon.