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Intraocular neurocysticercosis

Brain MRI shows a large cystic lesion in the left orbit. There is eccentric calcified scolex as well. The patient presented with left-sided complete vision loss. In addition, cerebral cortical neurocysticercosis lesions are also present. Year 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines suggest surgical removal rather than use of antiparasitic drugs. (Contributed by Dr. Ravindra Kumar Garg.)

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