[Intellectual status of patents cerebral cysticercosis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To study the intellectual status of patients with cerebral cysticercosis with dementia evaluation scale.

METHODS:

The intellectual status of 112 patients with cerebral cysticercosis was studied with Hasagawa dementia evaluation scale and that of 30 patients with event related potential of P 300.

RESULTS:

In the patientsl, 50.9% suffered from mental dysfunction. Among them 11.6% had severe abnormality, 13.4% moderate, and 25.9% mild. Hypertension, epileptic attack and improper medication may cause intellectual dysfunction.

CONCLUSIONS:

Protection of mental function should be considered when chosing the treatment for better recovery of the patients. Hypertension, epileptic attack and improper medication may cause intellectual dysfunction.

• Authors: S Xie, G Wei, L Zhao
• Journal: Zhonghua yi xue za zhi (Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 76 Issue 6 Pg. 440-2 (Jun 1996) ISSN: 0376-2491 [Print] China
• PMID: 9275488 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Brain Diseases (parasitology, psychology)
• Cysticercosis (psychology)
• Dementia (etiology, prevention & control)
• Event-Related Potentials, P300
• Female
• Humans
• Intelligence
• Male
• Psychiatric Status Rating Scales