Cysticercosis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Eyes

• Visual difficulties that fluctuate with eye position
• Retinal edema and hemorrhage

• Papilledema due to raised intracranial pressure

Neurologic

In neurocysticercosis, following signs are seen

• Altered consciousness in postictal phase

• Focal neurological deficit

Extremities

• Subcutaneous cysts are in the form of firm, mobile nodules, occurring mainly on the trunk and extremities.

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