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Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a very common pediatric neurological problem in Western Nepal. Its magnitude is not adequately known as in most situations it remains as an iceberg. To define the problem a retrospective study of the clinical profile, response to treatment and follow-up of the pediatric cases was done. Hospital records of inpatients admitted in the last 4 years (2000–2003) with the diagnosis of NCC were reviewed. Diagnosis was primarily based on clinical features, computed tomography (CT) scan features and exclusion of other causes. All patients were treated with 28 days’ course of albendazole, anti-edema drugs and anticonvulsants. Follow-up period varied from 1 to 3 years. The medical records of 124 children with NCC were evaluated. The most common age group affected was 10–12 years with the youngest patient of 11 months. Partial seizure was the most prominent presentation. The most …