Abstract
A case is presented in which epilepsy was caused by diffuse involvement of cysticerci in the cortical layer of both cerebral hemispheres. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. In the area of Irian Jaya cerebral cysticercosis should always be taken into consideration as the possible cause of epilepsy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-251 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1978 |