Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with neurocysticercosis at two hospitals in Chiclayo, Peru
Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with neurocysticercosis at two hospitals in Chiclayo, Peru. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study was performed at the Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo Hospital and Lambayeque Reg...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Published: |
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
2017-01-01
|
| Series: | Horizonte Médico |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.medicina.usmp.edu.pe/medicina/horizonte/2017_1/Art2_Vol17_N1.pdf |
| Summary: | Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with neurocysticercosis at two
hospitals in Chiclayo, Peru.
Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study was performed at the Almanzor Aguinaga
Asenjo Hospital and Lambayeque Regional Hospital. Ninety-six (96) medical records of patients attended in 2014 with a
diagnosis of neurocysticercosis were reviewed.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 42.8 ± 18.8 years old, 52.1% were female, 26% came from Chiclayo and 54.2%
received care for the first time. The most common symptom leading to medical consultation was headache. All patients
underwent a diagnostic imaging method. The location of the parasite was mostly in the brain and the calcified stage was
the most common one. The most widely used treatments were anticonvulsants and pain relievers.
Conclusions: Neurocysticercosis mainly affects the economically active population, is more common in women and the
most common clinical manifestation is headache |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1727-558X 2227-3530 |