title: A comprehensive review of imaging findings in human cysticercosis.
abstract: Cysticercosis is a zoonotic disease most commonly affecting brain, eye and muscles, causing significant morbidity. Transmitted by faeco-oral route, this disease was endemic in many developing countries; it is now seen worldwide due to globalisation. Manifestations are produced by the mass effect of the parasite and by the immune response mounted by the host on the parasite. There are myriad clinical features and imaging findings. Radiological features depend on the number, stage and location of the parasite and associated complications. Knowledge of radiological findings is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis of this pleomorphic disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, 171001, India. bargavee@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Bargavee
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Venkat
authors.affiliation: Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, 171001, India.
authors.forename: Neeti
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, 171001, India.
authors.forename: Sushma
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Makhaik
authors.affiliation: Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, 171001, India.
authors.forename: Ramgopal
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sood
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Computed tomography; Intramuscular; Magnetic resonance imaging; Neurocysticercosis; Ocular cysticercosis