Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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Cysticercosis is an infestation by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the cestode Taenia solium. C. cellulosae is preferentially encysted in the brain, striated muscles, and subcutaneous tissue. ⋯ The first ophthalmologic clues of cysticercosis are typically papilloedema, pupillary abnormalities, or nystagmus. We report an atypical presentation of neurocysticercosis in two patients, with chief complaints of vertical diplopia and nystagmus.