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Cerebral sparganosis caused by Spirometra mansonoides. Case report
A Landero1, F Hernandez, M A Abasolo
1Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital T1 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexicali.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Cerebral sparganosis, a rare parasitic brain infection, was diagnosed in Mexico. Surgical removal of the Spirometra mansonoides larva resolved the focal encephalitis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cerebral sparganosis is a rare parasitic zoonosis caused by the migrating larva of the genus Spirometra mansonoides.
- This report details the first documented case of cerebral sparganosis in Mexico.
Observation:
- The case involved a patient presenting with clinical symptoms and computerized tomography (CT) findings suggestive of a brain lesion.
- Intraoperative and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a dead Spirometra mansonoides larva.
Findings:
- The larva's presence elicited an intense acute inflammatory response, leading to focal encephalitis.
- Surgical excision of the parasitic larva was performed.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering sparganosis in the differential diagnosis of neurological conditions, especially in endemic areas.
- Successful surgical removal offers a favorable prognosis for patients with cerebral sparganosis.