Neurocysticercosis: a case report

Neurocysticercosis (NC) in the central nervous system (CNS) caused by Taenia solium (TS) larvae is the most common worldwide parasitic infec - tion. TS is an important medical issue in Taiwan aborigines. However, NC is reported sporadically and its prevalence is unclear in the general popu- lation in Taiwan. We reported a case of NC diag - nosis on the basis of surgical resection. Neurocysticercosis (NC) in the central nervous