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A Rare Case of Cysticercosis Involving the Whole Spinal Canal.

Authors :
Zheng X
Wang F
Wang L
Li X
Li J
Huang M
Zou Y
Source :
Acta parasitologica [Acta Parasitol] 2022 Mar; Vol. 67 (1), pp. 569-572. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 01.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Cysticercosis is the commonest parasitic disease to affect the central nervous system (CNS). However, cysticercosis affecting the spine is extremely rare. We reported a rare case of cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal in China.<br />Case Presentation: A rare case of cysticercosis involving the entire spinal cord, in a 52-year-old Chinese man, was detected in 2021. Epidemiological investigation, clinical and etiological examination was performed.<br />Conclusion: Since spinal cysticercosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease, clinicians should always consider the differential diagnosis of space-occupying lesions.<br /> (© 2021. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1896-1851
Volume :
67
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta parasitologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34851512
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11686-021-00486-1