Neurocysticercosis in A Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplanted Patient

Authors: Laura IQ*, Blanca MA, Ines SM, Miguel ÃD and Marta GV

DOI: 10.23880/pnboa-16000125

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

We present the case of a 17 year-old-boy who underwent a haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Six moths latter the patient presented in the Emergency Room with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. He was diagnose of neurocysticercosis was made. The differential diagnosis of seizures is complex in these patients since they already have multiple problems and are under treatment with various drugs. Several causes may be implicated such us: viral or bacterial infections, bleeding, electrolyte disorders and drugs toxicities, to name a few. But we should also keep in mind, especially in these complicated patients, less common causes of seizures, as the one seen in this case. Neurocysticercosis is a disorder caused by the Taenia solium larva. It is the most common parasitosis of the central nervous system. The treatment of symptomatic neurocysticercosis includes antihelminthic therapy, corticosteroids and antiepileptic drugs. The knowledge of these pathology is vital to guide the proper treatment. We believe that it would be interesting to be published in your journal. Thank you in advance, The author.

Keywords: Neurocysticercosis; Taenia solium; Seizure; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantion

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