[Subcutaneous cysticercosis].

INTRODUCTION

The case of a patient originated from Angola who presented subcutaneous and neurologic cysticercosis is reported.

OBSERVATION

The patient was referred for the etiological diagnosis of recurrent seizures. The diagnosis was made by histologic examination of a subcutaneous lesion.

COMMENTS

We review the clinical characteristics of subcutaneous cysticercosis. The association of subcutaneous nodules and signs of central nervous involvement occurring in a patient originating from an area where cysticercosis is endemic, must be suspected of cysticercosis.