[Selective sensitivity of cysts to praziquantel and albendazole in a case of cerebral cysticercosis]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 1992;148(1):58-61.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of neurocysticercosis in a Zaïrian patient with clinical and neuro-radiological follow-up is reported. Treatment with praziquantel resulted in the regression of only some of the cysts. Subsequent treatment with albendazole was effective, eliminating most of the remaining lesions. This case illustrates a selective sensitivity of cysts to praziquantel and albendazole in a single patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Albendazole / therapeutic use*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Cysticercosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysticercosis / drug therapy*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Praziquantel
  • Albendazole