A Case of Cerebral Cysticercosis in Thailand
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 793-795, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-72753
ABSTRACT
Cysticercosis and sparganosis are not uncommon parasitic infections in the developing world. Central nervous system infection by both cestodes can present with neurological signs and symptoms, such as seizure and mass effect, including brain hernia. Early detection and accurate diagnosis can prevent a fatal outcome. Histological examinations of brain tissues can confirm the diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis, which differs from sparganosis by the presence of a cavitated body. We report here a case of cerebral cysticercosis which has the similar clinical and imaging findings as sparganosis.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Seizures
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Thailand
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Brain
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Cysticercosis
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Central Nervous System Infections
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Cestoda
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Sparganosis
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Fatal Outcome
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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