Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical ()

Subcutaneous nodules of cysticercosis as a sign of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in an HIV positive patient

  • Elisah Agaba,
  • Deepak Modi,
  • Ozge Gunduz,
  • Zateen Modi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0178-2018
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 51, no. 6
pp. 861 – 863

Abstract

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Abstract Cysticercosis is caused by the hematogenous dissemination of the larval form (cysticercus) of Taenia solium. It can affect any organ or tissue in the body but commonly affects the subcutaneous tissue, central nervous system, eyes, and skeletal muscle. Skin lesions can assist as a marker in the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in endemic areas. A 49-year-old HIV positive man presented with multiple cutaneous nodules confirmed as cysticercomas which led to the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis. He was successfully treated with albendazole and steroids at recommended doses with no adverse effects.

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