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INTRAMEDULLARY SPINAL NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS TREATED SUCCESSFULLY WITH MEDICAL THERAPY

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia solium and is a common parasitic disease of the cental nervous system. It usually presents with seizures, headaches, progressively worsening focal neurologic symptoms, visual disturbances, loss of bladder control, etc. However, acute onset symptoms may also be seen. MRI scans can accurately diagnose spinal or cerebral lesions and is also helpful in monitoring progress while on treatment. Albendazole is currently the drug of choice along with steroids for medical management of neurocysticercosis. The case of intramedullary spinal neurocysticercosis was treated with praziquantel.

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10.21608/jesp.2014.90156

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Taenia solium, Neurocysticercosis, MRI-scan, Treatment

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SHAMEEM

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AHMED

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Department of Neurosurgery, Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (India), and Department of Neonatal Medicine, South mead Hospital, Bristol (United Kingdom).

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SIBA

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PAUL

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PROSAD

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Department of Neurosurgery, Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (India), and Department of Neonatal Medicine, South mead Hospital, Bristol (United Kingdom).

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44

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3

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13560

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2014-12-01

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2020-05-17

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2014-12-01

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661

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664

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1110-0583

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2090-2549

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Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

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https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/

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INTRAMEDULLARY SPINAL NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS TREATED SUCCESSFULLY WITH MEDICAL THERAPY

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22 Jan 2023