J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2021 Nov;39(4):331-335. 10.17340/jkna.2021.4.10.
A Neurotoxocariasis Case Manifesting Multiple Cerebral Infarction and Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis
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- 1Department of Neurology, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2521863
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2021.4.10
Abstract
- Although Toxocara canis is known to cross the blood-brain barrier, central nervous system involvement is uncommon. Clinical manifestations vary and include cerebral infarction, meningoencephalitis, myelitis, vasculitis or seizure. However cerebral infarction and meningoencephalitis rarely occur simultaneously. We report a case of multiple cerebral infarction combined with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in a patient with neurotoxocariasis. After control of increased intracranial pressure and treatment with albendazole and steroid, the patient’s clinical symptoms improved markedly.
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