Is neurocysticercosis a risk factor for glioblastoma multiforme or a mere coincidence: A case report with review of literature
Departments of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
1Departments of Pathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
2Departments of Neurosurgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Narendra Kumar
Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh
India
drnarendra74@gmail.com
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
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 NC2 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.
Keywords
Glioblastoma multiforme
neurocysticercosis
taenia solium
Conflicts of interest
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