Neurocysticercosis: regression of a fourth ventricular cyst with praziquantel.
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چکیده
Symptomatic intraventricular cysticerci are said to respond poorly to the anticestodial agent praziquantel. A case is reported of rapid regression of a large cyst of the fourth ventricle after oral praziquantel, avoiding the need for surgery.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 54 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991