Intradural spinal cysticercosis provoking radicular symptoms
Radek, A.; Karbownik, J.; Zapałowicz, K.
Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska 34(4): 783-790
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3843 PMID: 11105310 Document Number: 522623
The authors describe a case of spinal intracanal cysticercosis. The cysts were situated intradurally, provoking radicular symptoms: pain, paresis. CT investigations showed herniation of discs L4/L5 and L5/S1 interpreted as the cause of the mentioned symptoms. Surgical treatment included discectomy L4/L5 and L5/S1. Recurrence of symptoms was investigated by means of MRI showing the presence of cysts situated among cauda equina roots. Intraoperative finding--cysticercosis was confirmed by pathologic investigation.