Case Reports
Uncommon presentation of neurocysticercosis
Pooja Dewan, Jaya Shankar Kaushik, Sunil Gomber, Amit Gupta
Abstract
Non-epileptic manifestations of neurocysticercosis (NCC) include intellectual deterioration, dementia and parkinsonian behaviour. We report on a child with NCC presenting with abnormal choreiform movement. The case report highlights an uncommon presentation of NCC, and also draws attention to an unusual cause of chorea in children from tropical regions.
Authors' affiliations
Pooja Dewan, university college of medical sciences
Jaya Shankar Kaushik, university college of medical sciences
Sunil Gomber, university college of medical sciences
Amit Gupta,
Keywords
neurocysticercosis, chorea
Cite this article
South African Journal of Child Health 2011;5(2):58-59.
Article History
Date submitted: 2011-03-02
Date published: 2011-06-29
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