Is neurocysticercosis a risk factor for glioblastoma multiforme or a mere coincidence: A case report with review of literature.

Autor: Kumar, Narendra, Bhattacharya, Tapesh, Kumar, Ritesh, Das Radotra, Bishan, Kumar Mukherjee, Kanchan, Kapoor, Rakesh, Ghoshal, Sushmita
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Zdroj: Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice; Jan-Mar2013, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p67-69, 3p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: Simultaneous occurrence of Neurocysticercosis (NC) along with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a very rare presentation. We herein describe a case report of treated case of NC 2 years back who presented with secondary GBM. The brief report highlights that there may be some associated factors which may lead to development of secondary GBM in preexisting helminthic infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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