Brain Tissue Swelling and Seizure Activity in Inactive Cysticercosis
Cysticercosis, Cysts, Seizures
About this trial
This is an observational trial for Cysticercosis focused on measuring Cysticercosis, T. Solium, MRI, Seizures, Calcified Cysts, Taenia
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA: 18 years of age or older. If children are evaluated they can be seen under the general protocol and they may be entered into the present protocol under an exception. Likely diagnosis of inactive cysticercosis and present or past seizure activity. Requires "a" and "b" plus any one of the remaining criteria: History of seizures or present seizure activity; Previously treated or has inactive disease and declines treatment; Single calcified lesions and positive serology; Multiple calcified lesions; Multiple small enhancing nodular lesions; History of cystic lesions responding to specific chemotherapy. If female, not pregnant and using effective birth control methods. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Less than 18 years of age. Pregnant or unwilling to use effective birth control measures. Refuse blood tests. Unwilling or unable to undergo testing according to the schedule. Unable to undergo MRI or CT examinations. Patients who require anesthesia to undergo imaging studies.
Sites / Locations
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia