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KMID : 0311120090500040582
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Yonsei Medical Journal
2009 Volume.50 No. 4 p.582 ~ p.584
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A Case of Extensive Spinal Cysticercosis Involving the Whole Spinal Canal in a Patient with a History of Cerebral Cysticercosis
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Shin Dong-Ah
Shin Hyun-Chul
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Abstract
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Although cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease affecting the central nervous system, spinal cysticercosis is rare. A rare form of spinal cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal is presented. A 45-year-old Korean male had a history of intracranial cysticercosis and showed progressive paraparesis. Spinal magnetic resonance scan showed multiple cysts compressing the spinal cord from C1 to L1. Three different levels (C1-2, T1-3, and T11-L1) required operation. Histopathological examination confirmed cysticercosis. The patient improved markedly after surgery.
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KEYWORD
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Neurocysticercosis, subarachnoid space, spine, central nervous system parasitici infections
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