Neurocysticercosis. A frequent cause of seizures, epilepsy, and other neurological morbidity in most of the world

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis is endemic in most of the world and in endemic areas it accounts for approximately 30% of cases of epilepsy. Appropriate diagnosis and management of neurocysticercosis requires understanding the diverse presentations of the disease since these will vary in regards to clinical manifestation, sensitivity of diagnostic tests, and most importantly, therapeutic approach. This review attempts to familiarize tropical neurology practitioners with the diverse types of neurocysticercosis and the more appropriate management approaches for each.

Keywords: Cysticercosis; Epilepsy; Neurocysticercosis; Taenia solium; Tropical neurology.