DR. SHAMA PARVEEN

DR. DEEPAK MISHRA, DR. KIRTI VERMA, DR.DR. ESHWARI PATEL, DR.DR. ESHWARI PATEL

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis uncommonly presents as disseminated cysticercosis and intraocular presentation is even more rare presentation. We have reported a case of 25 year old man who presented with the chief complain of fever, headache for 4 months and diminision of vision along with diploia. On general examination he is not able to put foot on desired location. On ocular examination he have papilloedema with right sided macular hole and a viable cyst present subretinally. On USG B-scan, a well defined cyst with hyperechoic scolex seen in posterior chamber along with retinal detachment. MRI brain shows multiple well defined cystic lesions are seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres,brainstem and third ventricle. He was managed with systemic steroids, anticonvulsants and supportive treatment, albendazole was not given as he have cyst in ventricles.