title: CT-guided aspiration of a cysticercotic thalamic cyst.
abstract: Removal of either parenchymal or intraventricular cysts in neurocysticercosis has traditionally necessitated operative intervention with its concomitant morbidity and mortality (L. Stepien and J. Chorobski, Arch Neurol Psychiat Chicago 1949;61:499-527; L. Stepien, J. Neurosurg 1962;19:505-13). To our knowledge, percutaneous parenchymal cyst aspiration to reduce mass effect has not been previously reported. We describe a case of successful CT-guided percutaneous thalamic cyst puncture and aspiration to reduce both obstructive hydrocephalus and raised intracranial pressure.
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013396:Suction; D013786:Thalamic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media