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- - Racemose neurocysticercosis is a rare and aggressive brain infection marked by multiple cysts in the subarachnoid space, posing specific diagnostic difficulties.
- - Symptoms typically involve severe headaches, potential cerebrovascular issues, and dangerous conditions like hydrocephalus.
- - A case study involving a 56-year-old woman highlighted the condition's severe symptoms and distinctive imaging characteristics as observed through MRI.
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