PEDIATRICS Vol. 78 No. 2 August 1986, pp. 291-294
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Cerebral Cysticercosis: Treatment With Praziquantel

Robert M. Norman MD1 and Chandrika Kapadia MD1

1 From the San Jose Hospital and Health Center, San Jose; and the Division of Family Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California

An infant with cerebral cysticercosis had marked clinical and radiographic improvement following treatment with praziquantel. Computed tomographic appearance and radioimmunoassay were helpful in establishing the diagnosis. Disappearance or size reduction of all active lesions were documented by computed tomography 6 months after praziquantel treatment. Simultaneous administration of dexamethasone during praziquantel treatment is essential to prevent reactive cerebral edema during treatment.

Key Words: cerebral cysticercosis • praziquantel • seizures

Submitted on August 19, 1985
Accepted on October 17, 1985