Movement Disorders in Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurocysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium larvae, is a common parasitic infection of the central nervous system in endemic regions. Although seizures and headaches are the typical presentations, movement disorders represent a lesser-known but clinically important manifestation. This systematic review aimed to examine the spectrum, radiological correlates, treatments, and outcomes of movement disorders associated with neurocysticercosis.

Methods

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was conducted to identify case reports, case series, and cohort studies reporting movement disorders in confirmed cases of neurocysticercosis. Included studies were assessed for clinical details, neuroimaging findings, cerebrospina

SUBMITTER: Garg RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12352383 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature