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Case Reports
. 2010 Jun;31(2):117-9.
doi: 10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181cfc8a3.

Neurocysticercosis causing sudden death

Natasha E Holmes  1 , Linda E Iles, R Andrew Danks, Tony M Korman
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Case Reports

Neurocysticercosis causing sudden death

Natasha E Holmes et al. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis causes significant morbidity due to neurologic manifestations including seizures. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is responsible for mortality associated with seizure disorders. This case highlights death from neurocysticercosis and possible SUDEP in a nonendemic country.

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