Vertebral cysticercosis. A case report.
Cysticercosis is a well-known condition in man, affecting the brain and neuromuscular tissue. Bony involvement is very rare. Our patient presented with destruction of the 11th thoracic vertebra and paraplegia. The diagnosis was confirmed on histological examination and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Vlok
G J
GJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Stellenbosch.
Wells
M C
MC
D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae