Albendazole therapy in orbital cysticercosis.
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چکیده
A patient with orbital cysticercosis is being presented, where albendazole therapy was successfully used. Serial CT scans of the lesions showed definite signs of resolution. The role of albendazole therapy in cysticercosis has been discussed. The relevant literature has been reviewed in brief.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology
دوره 40 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996