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

Narendra Kumar; Tapesh Bhattacharya; Ritesh Kumar; Bishan Das Radotra; Kanchan Kumar Mukherjee; Rakesh Kapoor; Sushmita Ghoshal

doi:10.4103/0976-3147.105620

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

J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2013 Jan;4(1):67-9. doi: 10.4103/0976-3147.105620.

Authors

Narendra Kumar¹, Tapesh Bhattacharya, Ritesh Kumar, Bishan Das Radotra, Kanchan Kumar Mukherjee, Rakesh Kapoor, Sushmita Ghoshal

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

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 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.

Keywords: Glioblastoma multiforme; neurocysticercosis; taenia solium.

Publication types

Case Reports