Giant cerebellar neurocysticercosis masquerading a primary central nervous system neoplasm - A case report with review of literature.

Abstract

Background: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the leading parasitic infections of the brain. Giant NCC is rare, with only two cases of cerebellar involvement reported till now. In the presence of a host immune response, these giant NCCs can mimic primary central nervous system neoplasms. The objective of this article is to report a rare case of giant cerebellar NCC and its management strategy with a literature review.

Case description: A young male presented with a giant cerebellar ring-enhancing mass with features of raised intracranial pressure, and surgical excision was done. The patient made an uneventful recovery.

Conclusion: Surgical excision is safe for NCC, especially in the presence of a diagnostic dilemma.