A case of extensive spinal cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal in a patient with a history of cerebral cysticercosis.
Although cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease affecting the central nervous system, spinal cysticercosis is rare. A rare form of spinal cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal is presented. A 45-year-old Korean male had a history of intracranial cysticercosis and showed progressive paraparesis. Spinal magnetic resonance scan showed multiple cysts compressing the spinal cord from C1 to L1. Three different levels (C1-2, T1-3, and T11-L1) required operation. Histopathological examination confirmed cysticercosis. The patient improved markedly after surgery.
Shin
Dong Ah
DA
Department of Neurosurgery, CHA University College of Medicine, Pocheon, Korea.
Shin
Hyun Chul
HC
D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000469:parasitology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome