Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis) mansoni of the spinal cord stimulating an intramedullary tumor
Luyendijk, W.; Lindeman, J.
Surgical Neurology 4(5): 457-460
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019 PMID: 1188579 Document Number: 95757
A case of involvement of the spinal cord by schistosoma masoni is described. There was a granuloma in the conus medullaris stimulating an intramedullary tumor. Biopsy led to the correct diagnosis. After decompression of the spinal cord and the oral administration of Niridazole (Ambilhar) the patient recovered satisfactorily.
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