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Neuroschistosomiasis myelopathy: case report
E Shail1, E B Siqueira, A Haider
1Department of Neurosciences, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A rare case of spinal cord schistosomiasis (neuroschistosomiasis) was found in a 15-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia. This highlights the importance of considering neuroschistosomiasis in endemic areas, even when rarely reported.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis is endemic in Saudi Arabia, yet neuroschistosomiasis remains infrequently documented.
- Neurological complications of schistosomiasis, particularly spinal cord involvement (myelopathy), require careful consideration.
Observation:
- A case report details an intramedullary neuroschistosomal granuloma in a 15-year-old female patient.
- This presentation is unusual given the rarity of reported neuroschistosomiasis cases in the region.
Findings:
- The case underscores the potential for schistosomiasis to manifest as a spinal cord granuloma.
- A literature review covers incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and management strategies for neuroschistosomiasis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of neuroschistosomiasis is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment in endemic regions.
- Further research may elucidate the specific factors contributing to the low reporting rates of neuroschistosomiasis in Saudi Arabia.