Solitary Neurocysticercosis Presenting with Focal Seizure and Secondary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure

Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen; Jerapas Thongpiya; Ekawut Chankaew; Mathee Ongsiriporn; Patsharaporn T. Sarasombath; Kosol Roongruangchai

doi:10.12659/AJCR.935483

14 March 2022 : Case report Thailand

Solitary Neurocysticercosis Presenting with Focal Seizure and Secondary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure

Challenging differential diagnosis, Unusual setting of medical care, Rare disease

Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen^1ABEF, Jerapas Thongpiya^1BDE, Ekawut Chankaew^2BDE, Mathee Ongsiriporn^34DE, Patsharaporn T. Sarasombath^1ACDEFG*, Kosol Roongruangchai^1ACDEF

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.935483

Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e935483

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Figure 4. Gross examination of the tissue specimen containing a fluid-filled cyst approximately 1.5 cm in size (A). Stereomicroscopic examination of the parasite larva cyst showing an invaginated scolex with rostellum and hooks (arrow) and 4 suckers (arrowheads) (B).

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