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Bruns Syndrome Caused by Intraventricular Neurocysticercosis: Literature Review

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Bruns syndrome is one of the clinical presentations of intraventricular neurocysticercosis, and it is characterized by episodes of headache, vertigo and vomiting. The intraventricular form of neurocysticercosis occurs in 7% to 20% of the cases, and it is more serious than the intraparenchymal form. The management is primarily surgical, associated with pharmacological therapy with anthelmintic drugs and corticosteroids. We report the case of a patient who presented Bruns syndrome due to neurocysticercosis.

Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Neurocirurgia Brazilian Neurosurgery

DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3399536

Authors: Guilherme Gago da Silva, Nelson Pires Ferreira, João Pedro Einsfeld Britz

Institution: Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3000628275