Neurocysticercosis: regression of a fourth ventricular cyst with praziquantel.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Symptomatic intraventricular cysticerci are said to respond poorly to the anticestodial agent praziquantel. A case is reported of rapid regression of a large cyst of the fourth ventricle after oral praziquantel, avoiding the need for surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Diseases
- Cerebral Ventricles
- Cysticercosis
- Praziquantel