J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1992 Feb;21(2):242-247.

Surgical Exercise Intramedullary Cysticercosis in Thoracic Cord

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan Paik Hospital, Inje University, Pusan, Korea.

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.

Keyword

Intramedullary cysticercosis; Thoracic cord; Paraparesis; Voiding difficulty; Operation

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cysticercosis*
Epidural Space
Humans
Paraparesis
Parasites
Subarachnoid Space
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