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  • Title: Disseminated neurocysticercosis with bilateral papilledema: a case report.
    Author: Shrestha R, Shrestha AK.
    Journal: J Med Case Rep; 2019 Sep 18; 13(1):295. PubMed ID: 31530282.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Ocular cysticercosis is a disease which rarely involves cutaneous skin and the optic nerve. Patients with clinical presentation of subcutaneous nodules and papilledema should always be evaluated for cysticercosis. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a rare case of ocular cysticercosis with multiple disseminated subcutaneous nodules and papilledema in both eyes. A 22-year-old Brahmin man presented with complaints of gradual loss of vision in both eyes and multiple small masses all over his body. On clinical evaluation, multiple subcutaneous nodules were seen on his face, mandibular area, elbow, arm, and abdomen. A fundus evaluation showed bilateral blurred disc margin. The case was managed with steroids and anti-parasitic drugs. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the importance of ruling out neurocysticercosis in cases with multiple disseminated subcutaneous nodules and papilledema.
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