2.5. Patient evaluation

A detailed clinical evaluation was performed in all included subjects. Routine hematological examination including complete hemogram and biochemical investigations, including renal and liver function tests, were done in all cases. All patients were subjected to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for human immunodeficiency virus. Serological tests for cysticercosis were not performed.

All included patients were subjected to magnetic resonance imaging of brain and spine (with gadolinium contrast). Fundus examination with ocular B-scan ultrasonography was done. X-rays of the chest, thighs, and the skull were done in all cases. Electrocardiogram was also done in all the cases.

Magnetic resonance imaging/ultrasonography of subcutaneous tissue, limbs, chest, and abdomen were done in selected cases, as per clinical decision. Whole body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was also performed in few cases. Biopsy of subcutaneous lesions, if present, was also done.