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Solitary Neurocysticercosis: A Challenging Diagnosis, a Simple Treatment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: , is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system and a major cause of adult-onset epilepsy in endemic regions. While typically presenting with multiple brain lesions, solitary parenchymal lesions can occur and may mimic tumors, abscesses, or granulomatous diseases, especially in non-endemic settings where clinician familiarity is low. We report the case of a young Filipino woman living in Saudi Arabia who presented with new-onset seizures and a solitary parietal lesion. Limited epidemiologic risk factors and atypical imaging findings delayed diagnosis until histopathology confirmed NCC. This case underscores the importance of including NCC in the differential diagnosis of solitary brain lesions even in non-endemic regions.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96293

Authors: Laila M Baydhi, Abdulrahman A Shamakh, Riadh M Rebai, Fahdah K Musallam

Institutions: King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, King Fahad Hospital Jeddah

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415995179