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http://dx.doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2016.54.6.793

A Case of Cerebral Cysticercosis in Thailand  

Thammachantha, Samasuk (Department of Pathology, Prasat Neurological Institute)
Kunnatiranont, Ratana (Department of Neuroradiology, Prasat Neurological Institute)
Polpong, Pongwat (Department of Neurosurgery, Prasat Neurological Institute)
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Parasites, Hosts and Diseases / v.54, no.6, 2016 , pp. 793-795 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Cysticercosis; sparganosis; magnetic resonance imaging; neuropathology; epilepsy;
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