Grimes C M
Focus Crit Care. 1991 Oct;18(5):404-7.
Neurocysticercosis causes significant neurologic morbidity and mortality in many countries and is increasing in frequency in the United States. The disease should be considered in any patient who has lived in or traveled to an area where it is endemic and who presents clinically with signs of increased intracranial pressure, stroke, seizures, or other neurologic deficits. Neurocysticercosis can be a life-threatening disease depending on the size, location, and active or inactive status of the cysts. Neurocysticercosis is treatable both medically and surgically according to symptoms. The sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the greater the chances for recovery and prevention of further neurologic deterioration. The nurse who is knowledgeable about the cause and treatment for neurocysticercosis can assist in controlling the incidence of this disease, decreasing complications, and averting needless mortality.
神经囊尾蚴病在许多国家导致严重的神经功能障碍和死亡，在美国其发病率也在上升。对于任何曾在该病流行地区居住或旅行过且临床上出现颅内压升高、中风、癫痫发作或其他神经功能缺损症状的患者，都应考虑此病。神经囊尾蚴病可能是一种危及生命的疾病，具体取决于囊肿的大小、位置以及活跃或不活跃状态。根据症状，神经囊尾蚴病在医学和外科方面都可治疗。正确诊断越早，康复及预防进一步神经功能恶化的机会就越大。了解神经囊尾蚴病病因和治疗方法的护士有助于控制该病的发病率、减少并发症并避免不必要的死亡。
