A closer look -Asymptomatic cysticercosis unveiled during COPD exacerbation: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Nirajkumar Dhakare, Radha Munje, Gyanshankar Mishra*, Jitesh Atram

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 75-78

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijirm.2024.015

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Abstract

Disseminated cysticercosis a widespread dissemination of cysticerci throughout the whole body is a rare manifestation of cysticercosis. This case report describes a unique presentation of asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed case of disseminated cysticercosis which is rare and with very few cases being reported in India to date. This 62-year-old male presented to the emergency department with acute onset breathlessness due to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Routine Chest radiograph revealed an incidental suspicion of disseminated cysticercosis. After treating exacerbation of COPD, he was further evaluated for cysticercosis and active infection. Following confirmation of disseminated cysticercosis, a multidisciplinary treatment approach was implemented to address both COPD and neurocysticercosis.
 

Keywords: Disseminated cysticercosis, Neurocysticercosis, COPD, Praziquantel, Albendazole

How to cite : Dhakare N, Munje R, Mishra G, Atram J, A closer look -Asymptomatic cysticercosis unveiled during COPD exacerbation: A case report. IP Indian J Immunol Respir Med 2024;9(2):75-78

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