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  • Spinal intramedullary cysticercosis is a rare parasitic infection of the spinal cord.
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  • Untreated, it poses a significant risk of permanent neurological damage.

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  • A 35-year-old male presented with symptoms consistent with Brown-Sequard syndrome.
  • The patient had thoracic spinal cord cysticercosis localized at the T11 level.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) demonstrated a distinct intramedullary lesion at D11.

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  • The MRI revealed a well-defined, round intramedullary lesion.
  • Evidence of a parasite scolex was identified within the lesion.
  • Significant perilesional edema was noted surrounding the lesion.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering cysticercosis in the differential diagnosis of intramedullary spinal lesions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to prevent irreversible neurological deficits.
  • Neurocysticercosis requires a high index of suspicion, especially in endemic areas or in patients with relevant travel history.