Schistosomal myelitis: findings at MR imaging.
Schistosomal spinal cord involvement is a rare complication of infection by Schistosoma mansoni. This work reports the MR imaging findings in a patient with schistosomal myelitis involving the lower spinal cord and conus medullaris. MR imaging showed a focal mass with a slightly nodular surface and which had peripheral enhancement after contrast administration. The MR appearance of this complication of schistosomal infection is important to recognize so that early medical therapy can be started in an attempt to maximize neurologic recovery.
Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
G
G
Bennett
J M
JM
Provenzale
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009187:Myelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012555:Schistosomiasis mansoni / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology