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  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Spinal cysticercosis is a rare but severe complication of cysticercosis.
  • It arises from an inflammatory response to parasite eggs in the spinal cord, potentially causing neurological deficits.
  • The rarity of spinal cysticercosis often leads to diagnostic delays and misdiagnosis as other myelopathies.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old woman presented with low back pain and paraplegia.
  • Spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed an L4/L5 lesion, initially suggestive of myelitis.
  • An open biopsy confirmed granulomatous inflammation due to cysticercosis.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition was diagnosed as spinal cysticercosis.
  • Treatment involved anticysticercosis medication.
  • The patient experienced a gradual recovery following treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering spinal cysticercosis in the differential diagnosis of myelopathies.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antiparasitic treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • Increased awareness can improve patient management and reduce diagnostic delays for this rare condition.