Intraventricular Neurocysticercosis: An atypical presentation of a little-known and poorly understood disease – A case report

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis (NC) is defined as an infection of the central nervous system by the larvae of Taenia solium. Intraventricular involvement occurs in approximately 7–30 % of cases, with the fourth ventricle being the most frequently affected site. The main complication associated with this form is the development of hydrocephalus, and the optimal therapeutic approach remains under debate. This case report describes a patient with intraventricular NC who achieved a successful outcome with medical management. The case is notable for several uncommon features, including cyst migration, calcification, and subsequent disappearance of the calcified lesion. It provides a valuable opportunity to explore and discuss this rare and poorly understood form of NC.