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

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.

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Neurocysticercosis is endemic in most parts of the world and accounts for approximately 30% of epilepsy cases in endemic areas. Proper diagnosis and management require understanding the diverse presentations of the disease, which vary in clinical manifestations, sensitivity of diagnostic tests, and therapeutic approaches. This review aims to familiarize tropical neurology practitioners with the different types of neurocysticercosis and appropriate management strategies for each.