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- A patient from Angola was diagnosed with subcutaneous and neurologic cysticercosis after experiencing recurrent seizures.
- The diagnosis was confirmed through a histologic exam of a skin lesion.
- The document highlights the importance of recognizing the relationship between subcutaneous nodules and central nervous system symptoms in areas where cysticercosis is common.
Article Abstract
Introduction: The case of a patient originated from Angola who presented subcutaneous and neurologic cysticercosis is reported.
Observation: The patient was referred for the etiological diagnosis of recurrent seizures. The diagnosis was made by histologic examination of a subcutaneous lesion.
Comments: We review the clinical characteristics of subcutaneous cysticercosis. The association of subcutaneous nodules and signs of central nervous involvement occurring in a patient originating from an area where cysticercosis is endemic, must be suspected of cysticercosis.
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