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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 215-219 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Movement Disorders |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1995 |
Keywords
- Encephalitis
- Neurocysticecosis
- Parkinson syndrome
- Praziquantel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neuroscience(all)