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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Cysticercosis can be classified according to the site of infestation by the cysts into: | Cysticercosis can be classified according to the site of infestation by the cysts into: 18 | ||
===Neurocysticercosis:=== | ===Neurocysticercosis:=== | ||
====Parenchymal:==== | ====Parenchymal:==== | ||
*Inside brain parenchyma (most common site) | *Inside brain parenchyma (most common site) 18 | ||
====Extraparenchymal:==== | ====Extraparenchymal:==== |
Revision as of 15:25, 14 April 2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Classification
Cysticercosis can be classified according to the site of infestation by the cysts into: 18
Neurocysticercosis:
Parenchymal:
- Inside brain parenchyma (most common site) 18
Extraparenchymal:
- Eyes (ocular cysticercosis)
- Meninges
- Brain ventricles
- Subarachnoid space
Extarneural:
- Cutaneous cysticercosis
- Muscular cysticercosis