Subcutaneous nodules of cysticercosis as a sign of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in an HIV positive patient
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 51 (6), 2018
Abstract Cysticercosis is caused by the hematogenous dissemination of the larval form (cysticercus) of Taenia solium. It can affect any organ or tissue in the body but commonly affects the subcutaneous tissue, central nervous system, eyes, and skeletal muscle. Skin lesions can assist as a marker in the d...
Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA/diagnóstico, Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA/etnología, Albendazol/uso terapéutico, Cisticercosis/diagnóstico, Cisticercosis/tratamiento farmacológico, Persona de Mediana Edad, Neurocisticercosis/diagnóstico por imagen, Neurocisticercosis/tratamiento farmacológico, Prednisona/uso terapéutico, Tejido Subcutáneo/parasitología