Schistosoma haematobium presenting as an intrinsic conus tumour.
In the small and diverse group of atypical, non-neoplastic intramedullary spinal cord lesions, parasitic infections are rarely considered, especially in Caucasian patients without systemic complaints or eosinophilia. A case of atypical myelopathy caused by Schistosoma haematobium is presented. The clinical, laboratory and imaging features in the MRI era both before and after treatment are discussed.
Samandouras
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Department of Neurosurgery, Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex, UK. dr_samandouras@hotmail.com
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Kellerman
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D000328:Adult; D002420:Cauda Equina / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000150:complications*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery