A Case of Extensive Spinal Cysticercosis Involving the Whole Spinal Canal in a Patient with a History of Cerebral Cysticercosis.
10.3349/ymj.2009.50.4.582
- Author:
Dong Ah SHIN
1
;
Hyun Chul SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, CHA University College of Medicine, Pocheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurocysticercosis;
subarachnoid space;
spine;
central nervous system parasitici infections
- MeSH:
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Neurocysticercosis/diagnosis/*pathology/surgery;
Spinal Canal/*parasitology;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2009;50(4):582-584
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Although cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease affecting the central nervous system, spinal cysticercosis is rare. A rare form of spinal cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal is presented. A 45-year-old Korean male had a history of intracranial cysticercosis and showed progressive paraparesis. Spinal magnetic resonance scan showed multiple cysts compressing the spinal cord from C1 to L1. Three different levels (C1-2, T1-3, and T11-L1) required operation. Histopathological examination confirmed cysticercosis. The patient improved markedly after surgery.
