Subarachnoid Racemose Neurocysticercosis in a Patient From India: A Case Report

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis is endemic in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. However, the subarachnoid form is a rare manifestation of neurocysticercosis that often is overlooked. Subarachnoid racemose neurocysticercosis consists of the proliferation of lobulated cysts and can present with headaches, intracranial hypertension, and infarcts. We report a rare case of subarachnoid racemose neurocysticercosis in a patient from India. She showed improvement on clinical and radiologic testing after initiation of high-dose steroids and dual anthelmintic therapy.