The Korean Journal of Parasitology  2016;54(6):793-795

doi:10.3347/kjp.2016.54.6.793

A Case of Cerebral Cysticercosis in Thailand.

Samasuk THAMMACHANTHA 1 ; Ratana KUNNATIRANONT ; Pongwat POLPONG

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Keywords

Cysticercosis; sparganosis; magnetic resonance imaging; neuropathology; epilepsy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Cysticercosis and sparganosis are not uncommon parasitic infections in the developing world. Central nervous system infection by both cestodes can present with neurological signs and symptoms, such as seizure and mass effect, including brain hernia. Early detection and accurate diagnosis can prevent a fatal outcome. Histological examinations of brain tissues can confirm the diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis, which differs from sparganosis by the presence of a cavitated body. We report here a case of cerebral cysticercosis which has the similar clinical and imaging findings as sparganosis.