Falcine calcification in neurocysticercosis

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Prasad, Rajniti | Mishra, Om Prakash | Mittal, Roopali | Bhutada, Anand

Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Rajniti Prasad, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, 221005 Varanasi, India. Tel.: +91 542 2367677; Fax: +91 542 2367654; E-mail: rajniti_prasad@hotmail.com

Abstract: Neurocysticercosis is common in children but calcification of falx cerebri is extremely rare. We report a 5-year-old male child with falcine calcification, who was diagnosed as neurocysticercosis based on clinical, epidemiological, serological and imaging findings. The child was treated with albendazole and carbamazepine and seizure free for last 2 years.

Keywords: Neurocysticercosis, falx cerebri, calcification

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 253-255, 2008