Neurocysticercosis: regression of a fourth ventricular cyst with praziquantel.
AUTOR(ES)
Allcut, D A
RESUMO
Symptomatic intraventricular cysticerci are said to respond poorly to the anticestodial agent praziquantel. A case is reported of rapid regression of a large cyst of the fourth ventricle after oral praziquantel, avoiding the need for surgery.
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