Disseminated cysticercosis incidentally diagnosed in a patient of low backache: a case report and concise review of literature
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): 582-586, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-819628
ABSTRACT
Disseminated cysticercosis is an uncommon presentation of a common disease. Asymptomatic disseminated cysticercosis is rarely reported in literature. Here, we are reporting a case of asymptomatic disseminated cysticercosis incidentally diagnosed in a patient of low backache. Magnetic resonance imaging of lumbosacral spine and neuroimaging done subsequently during the course of evaluation revealed diffuse cysticercosis involving abdominal, paraspinal, pelvic and gluteal muscles along with neurocysticercosis. Such a disseminated cysticercosis was diagnosed incidentally in this patient of low backache with right sciatica and radiculopathy at L5-S1 prolapsed intervertebral disc and was subsequently managed by L5-S1 interlaminar fenestration and discectomy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parasitology
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Cysticercosis
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Low Back Pain
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Neurocysticercosis
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Incidental Findings
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Diagnosis
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Muscular Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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