Starry sky and leukodystrophy-like pattern in multiple neurocysticercosis

An adolescent patient presented with complaints of headache for 2 months and abnormal body movements that occurred 3–4 times per week. Additionally, the patient experienced reduced movements on the right side of the body and a deviation of the angle of the mouth to the left that lasted for 3 days. The patient belonged to a poor socioeconomic background and had a history of pork consumption. Medical and family histories were not significant. Neurological examination revealed right hemiparesis and right lower motor neuron type facial palsy.

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Pediatrics & Neonatology
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2024-10-20
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.07.008
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Parasitic infections in humans and animals
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Starry sky and leukodystrophy-like pattern in multiple neurocysticercosis

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Abstract

An adolescent patient presented with complaints of headache for 2 months and abnormal body movements that occurred 3–4 times per week. Additionally, the patient experienced reduced movements on the right side of the body and a deviation of the angle of the mouth to the left that lasted for 3 days. The patient belonged to a poor socioeconomic background and had a history of pork consumption. Medical and family histories were not significant. Neurological examination revealed right hemiparesis and right lower motor neuron type facial palsy.

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur (IN)
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