Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	117403
Country	Italy

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Fourth ventricle neurocysticercosis with hydrocephalus: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Donato Creatura, Jad El Choueiri, Leonardo Anselmi, Leonardo Di Cosmo, Beatrice Claudia Bono, Angela Dele Rampini and Luigi Alberto Andrea Lanterna
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Corresponding Author	Jad El Choueiri, School of Medicine, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Milan 20072, Italy. jad.elchoueiri@st.hunimed.eu
Key Words	Neurocysticercosis; Fourth ventricle; Hydrocephalus; Endoscopic third ventriculostomy; Telovelar approach; Cyst; Case report
Core Tip	Intraventricular neurocysticercosis (NCC) may present with obstructive hydrocephalus requiring urgent management. Although endoscopic third ventriculostomy can relieve hydrocephalus, it may not address the underlying obstruction caused by the cyst. This case highlights the management dilemma between cerebrospinal fluid diversion and definitive cyst removal in fourth ventricle NCC. When symptoms persist or the lesion enlarges, microsurgical excision through a suboccipital telovelar approach remains a safe and effective treatment strategy.
Citation	Creatura D, El Choueiri J, Anselmi L, Di Cosmo L, Bono BC, Rampini AD, Lanterna LAA. Fourth ventricle neurocysticercosis with hydrocephalus: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-10 00:41
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-10 00:42
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 08:47
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 08:47
Revised	2026-03-05 22:09
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-30 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-30 04:02
Articles in Press	2026-03-30 04:02
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