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Vertebral cysticercosis. A case report.

G J Vlok1, M C Wells

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Stellenbosch.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|June 18, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Cysticercosis, a parasitic infection, rarely affects bone. This case highlights a rare instance of thoracic vertebral destruction due to cysticercosis, leading to paraplegia.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Cysticercosis commonly affects the brain and muscles.
  • Bony involvement in cysticercosis is exceptionally rare.