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  • Title: Subcutaneous and cerebral cysticercosis.
    Author: Uthida-Tanaka AM, Sampaio MC, Velho PE, Damasceno BP, Cintra ML, de Moraes AM, Zanardi V.
    Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol; 2004 Feb; 50(2 Suppl):S14-7. PubMed ID: 14726858.
    Abstract:
    Cysticercosis is a human infestation, which is considered the most common cause of seizures worldwide. The subcutaneous lesions can help in the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. We describe a case of a 45-year-old patient with multiple cutaneous nodules first seen 2 years ago that were increasing in number, and normal neurologic and fundoscopic examination. Neurologic symptoms started 3 months before hospital admission as a mild headache and muscular weakness. The imaging examinations showed a massive central nervous system involvement. Physicians must be aware of the importance of subcutaneous nodule examination for the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis.
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