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Intramedullary cysticercosis.

N K Venkataramana1, V K Jain, B S Das

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bungalore, India.

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1989
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Intramedullary cysticercus cysts caused progressive spinal cord compression in two patients. Surgical excision of the cysts led to significant symptom improvement in both cases.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Spinal cord compression can arise from various etiologies, including parasitic infections.
  • Intramedullary cysticercosis, while rare, presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with progressive myelopathy attributed to intramedullary cysticercosis.
  • One patient experienced symptom exacerbation during two pregnancies, a notable clinical course.

Findings:

  • Neuroimaging confirmed intramedullary cysticercus cysts as the cause of cord compression.
  • Surgical excision of the cysts was performed in both cases.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing intramedullary cysticercosis.

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  • This condition highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in neurological presentations, especially in endemic areas.