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Cerebral sparganosis.

K J Fan, G H Pezeshkpour

    Neurology
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Cerebral sparganosis, a rare brain infection by Spirometra mansonoides larva, is exceptionally uncommon in the US. Surgical removal of the parasitic granuloma offers excellent outcomes for this serious neurological condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Cerebral sparganosis is a rare parasitic infection of the brain caused by the migrating larva of Spirometra mansonoides.
    • Worldwide, only seven cases have been documented, highlighting its extreme rarity.

    Observation:

    • This report details the second known case of cerebral sparganosis in the United States.
    • The patient, within an age range of 24-46 years, presented with common symptoms including headache, convulsions, and focal neurologic deficits.
    • Peripheral eosinophilia was noted, and computed tomography (CT) scans frequently showed an enhancing intracranial mass.

    Findings:

    • The study confirms the rarity of cerebral sparganosis, with this case being the second reported in the US.
    • Clinical presentation commonly includes neurological symptoms and peripheral eosinophilia.

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  • Diagnostic imaging, particularly CT, is valuable in identifying the characteristic enhancing mass.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of neurological disorders.
    • Prompt surgical resection of the parasitic granuloma is an effective treatment, leading to excellent patient outcomes.
    • Further awareness and reporting are crucial for understanding the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of cerebral sparganosis.