A case of cerebral paragonimiasis in Denmark. Case report.
A case of cerebral paragonimiasis with severe neurological symptoms is presented. The patient, a 45-year-old woman, recovered completely after resection of a large cyst at the C3 level. The pathogenesis is discussed.
Møller
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Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Settnes
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Jensen
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Kruse-Larsen
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D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000469:parasitology*; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010237:Paragonimiasis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010238:Paragonimus