Neurocysticercosis Presenting with Seizures: Diagnostic Value of the Dot Sign in Non-Endemic Areas

André Aires Fernandes; Sofia Vedor; Sofia R.  Valdoleiros; Daniela Ferro

doi:10.20344/amp.24326

Neurocysticercosis Presenting with Seizures: Diagnostic Value of the Dot Sign in Non-Endemic Areas

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André Aires Fernandes Neurology Department. Unidade Local de Saúde de São João. Porto. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2975-9323
Sofia Vedor Neuroradiology Department. Unidade Local de Saúde de São João. Porto. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7421-5459
Sofia R. Valdoleiros Infectious Diseases Department. Unidade Local de Saúde de São João. Porto. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4283-7549
Daniela Ferro Neurology Department. Unidade Local de Saúde de São João. Porto. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-3006

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.24326

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Neurocysticercosis/complications, Neurocysticercosis/diagnosis, Neurocysticercosis/diagnostic imaging, Seizures/etiology

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2026-03-02

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Aires Fernandes A, Vedor S, Valdoleiros SR, Ferro D. Neurocysticercosis Presenting with Seizures: Diagnostic Value of the Dot Sign in Non-Endemic Areas. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 2 [cited 2026 Mar. 16];39(3):235-6. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/24326

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