Surgical Exercise Intramedullary Cysticercosis in Thoracic Cord
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 242-247, 1992.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Cysticercosis of the central nerve system seldom involves spinal structures. When it does, the parasites grow much more often in the subarachnoid space than within the cord or epidural space. Recently we have experienced a cases of intramedullary cysticercosis in thoracic cord, which was characterized by paraparesis and voiding difficulty of 1 1/2 years duration in 34-year old man, and the patient's symptoms were improved after operation. We discuss this rare condition with brief review of the literature relevant to spinal cysticercosis.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parasites
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Subarachnoid Space
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Cysticercosis
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Paraparesis
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Epidural Space
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1992
Document type:
Article