Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults
Abstract Neurocysticercosis is an infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium. Although endemic in sub‐Saharan Africa, it is neglected but remains a significant cause of preventable seizure in adults. Its diagnosis is challenging and is frequently missed due t...
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| author | Prosper Adjei Vida Obese Richard Tang Kingsley Owusu Manu Yaw Owusu Afriyie Boateng Eunice Ansomah Donkor |
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| description | Abstract Neurocysticercosis is an infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium. Although endemic in sub‐Saharan Africa, it is neglected but remains a significant cause of preventable seizure in adults. Its diagnosis is challenging and is frequently missed due to its variable clinical manifestations and lack of diagnostic facilities in most areas of sub‐Saharan Africa. This report discusses two cases of parenchymal neurocysticercosis in Ghanaians who presented to the emergency unit of a District Hospital with adult‐onset seizures. The two cases highlight the need for a high index of suspicion and also underscore the important role of neuroimaging in the evaluation of patients presenting with adult‐onset seizures in neurocysticercosis endemic areas. This is necessary for prompt detection and initiation of appropriate therapy in order to improve prognosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-43def8c77b764615b5f1e0659f11d2d92024-02-02T03:36:32ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042024-01-01121n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.8454Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adultsProsper Adjei0Vida Obese1Richard Tang2Kingsley Owusu Manu3Yaw Owusu Afriyie Boateng4Eunice Ansomah Donkor5Department of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi GhanaDirectorate of Internal Medicine Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi GhanaDepartment of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi GhanaDepartment of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi GhanaDepartment of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi GhanaDepartment of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi GhanaAbstract Neurocysticercosis is an infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium. Although endemic in sub‐Saharan Africa, it is neglected but remains a significant cause of preventable seizure in adults. Its diagnosis is challenging and is frequently missed due to its variable clinical manifestations and lack of diagnostic facilities in most areas of sub‐Saharan Africa. This report discusses two cases of parenchymal neurocysticercosis in Ghanaians who presented to the emergency unit of a District Hospital with adult‐onset seizures. The two cases highlight the need for a high index of suspicion and also underscore the important role of neuroimaging in the evaluation of patients presenting with adult‐onset seizures in neurocysticercosis endemic areas. This is necessary for prompt detection and initiation of appropriate therapy in order to improve prognosis.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8454Cysticercosisepilepsyfocal seizureNeurocysticercosisneuroimagingTaenia solium |
| spellingShingle | Prosper Adjei Vida Obese Richard Tang Kingsley Owusu Manu Yaw Owusu Afriyie Boateng Eunice Ansomah Donkor Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults Clinical Case Reports Cysticercosis epilepsy focal seizure Neurocysticercosis neuroimaging Taenia solium |
| title | Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| title_full | Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| title_fullStr | Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| title_short | Neurocysticercosis: A neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| title_sort | neurocysticercosis a neglected but preventable cause of seizure in adults |
| topic | Cysticercosis epilepsy focal seizure Neurocysticercosis neuroimaging Taenia solium |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8454 |
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