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Cysticercosis classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Cysticercosis is classified according to the site of cysticerci into neurocysticercosis and extraneural cysticercosis. Neurocysticercosis is further subdivided into Parenchymal and extra-parenchymal.
Classification
Classification
Cysticercosis can be classified according to the site of infestation by the cysts into:[1]
Neurocysticercosis:
Parenchymal:
- Inside brain parenchyma (most common site)[1]
Extraparenchymal:
- Eyes (ocular cysticercosis)
- Meninges
- Brain ventricles
- Subarachnoid space
- Spinal cord
Extarneural:
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]