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Spinal cysticercosis

R N Roy, M B Bhattacharya, B P Chatterjee

    Surgical Neurology
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Spinal cord cysticercosis, a rare parasitic infection, can cause paralysis. Surgical removal of the cyst led to significant recovery in a patient with paraplegia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae, is uncommon in the spinal cord.
    • Spinal cysticercosis can lead to severe neurological deficits due to compression.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old individual presented with paraplegia attributed to spinal cord compression.
    • The causative agent was identified as a cyst located within the arachnoid membrane.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of the spinal cyst was performed.
    • The patient experienced substantial improvement in neurological function post-operatively.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering cysticercosis in the differential diagnosis of spinal cord compression, even in rare presentations.
    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in spinal cysticercosis.