Neurocysticercosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Seizures

Patient Data

Age: Young adult
Gender: Male
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Numerous calcified nodules are scattered throughout the cerebral hemispheres without surrounding edema. 

Case Discussion

Features are characteristic of the nodular calcified stage of neurocysticercosis representing quiescent calcified cyst remnant.

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