2024年3月22日 · Antihelminthic therapy may need to be deferred for certain presentations of neurocysticercosis (e.g., patients with increased intracranial pressure or diffuse cerebral …

2018年2月22日 · XVIII. What is the optimal approach to management of intraventricular neurocysticercosis (IVN) in the lateral and third ventricles? When possible, we recommend …

Clinical investigations are focused on development of effective treatments and reduction of side-effects induced by treatment, such as seizures, hydrocephalus, infarcts, and neuroinjury. …

Neuroendoscopy is useful to remove cysts that are easily approached and causing symptoms; this may prevent prolonged use of corticosteroids and anthelminthics. There are no …

2020年6月30日 · Treatments focus on removing the parasite and managing symptoms, by controlling seizures, swelling, and intracranial hypertension, for example.

The management of intraventricular and cisternal neurocysticercosis can include several options: Neuroendoscopic removal of the cyst. UCLA neurosurgeons have extensive experience with …

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic disease of the nervous system and is the main cause of acquired epilepsy in developing countries. It has also been a problem in...

2024年10月17日 · Large cysts or cysts in critical locations may require surgical intervention to remove them and relieve pressure on the brain. Additionally, surgery may be needed to …

In cases in which surgical removal of fourth ventricular cysticerci is possible, we recommend surgical removal rather than medical therapy and/or shunt surgery (strong, moderate). …

2011年9月13日 · Surgical procedures, including neuroendoscopy, open surgery and shunt placement, are central to the treatment of complicated neurocysticercosis. 111 …