Reversible parkinsonian syndrome complicating cysticercus midbrain encephalitis

Ashok Verma; Joseph R. Berger; Brian C. Bowen; Juan Sanchez‐Ramos

doi:10.1002/mds.870100214

Reversible parkinsonian syndrome complicating cysticercus midbrain encephalitis

Ashok Verma, Joseph R. Berger, Brian C. Bowen, Juan Sanchez‐Ramos

Neurology

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Abstract

We describe a clinical picture similar to Parkinson's disease in a patient with midbrain encephalitis due to cysticercosis. The clinical, radiographic, and cerebrospinal fluid findings suggested an inflammatory reaction to a dying cyst that involved midbrain structures. The encephalopathy appeared to worsen temporarily after the institution of anticysticercus therapy. A discordance between worsening parkinsonian symptoms and improving pyramidal features was noted. Virtually a complete clinical recovery eventually ensued.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	215-219
Number of pages	5
Journal	Movement Disorders
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.870100214
State	Published - Mar 1995

Keywords

Encephalitis
Neurocysticecosis
Parkinson syndrome
Praziquantel

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Clinical Neurology
Neuroscience(all)

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