30 yr male was brought to hospital, complaining of seizures and MRI of the brain was done as shown below.What is the most probable diagnosis and management respectively?
High-Yield Explanation
Clinical and radiological findings suggest, most probable diagnosis is Neurocysticercosis Neurocysticercosis Caused by T.solium (Cysticercosis cellulosae). Rx: 1. Dexamethasone IV : decreases Cerebral edema Anaphylaxis risk 2. Albendazole 400 mg BD x 8 days. For focal seizures : Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine 3. Neurocysticercosis is 2nd MCC of intracranial space occupying lesion (ICSOL) Tubercular lesion Metastasis Brain Abscess