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Neurocysticercosis

Neurocysticercosis IMAGES IN NEUROLOGY Still Life in the Brain 45-YEAR-OLD BRAZIL- spread hematogenously, and de- tolica, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 ian man who had re- velop stationary cystic larvae in the Rome, Italy (emanuele.pravata cently moved to Eu- brain and muscles. The scolex head @libero.it). rope presented to the often calcifies and appears as a small, Author Contributions: Study con- A emergency depart- eccentrically located cyst-wall hyper- cept and design: Cianfoni, Cina, Pra- ment for a severe, drug-resistant density on computed tomography vatà, Della Marca, Vollono, Maiuro, headache. Physical, medical, and neu- scans (Figure, A). Neurological and Colosimo. Acquisition of data: rological examination results were symptoms usually occur when the Cianfoni, Cina, Pravatà, Della Marca, unremarkable. A noncontrast head larvae die, and inflammation ensues Vollono, Maiuro, and Colosimo. computed tomography scan de- in the cysts and surrounding brain. Analysis and interpretation of data: tected small, scattered intracerebral Following the parasites’ death, the Cianfoni, Cina, Pravatà, Della Marca, cysts in the left basal ganglia with a whole cyst eventually calcifies. Vollono, Maiuro, and Colosimo. punctate calcification eccentrically Because the cysts were located Drafting of the manuscript: Cian- along the cyst wall (Figure, A), while in the basal region of the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Neurology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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10.1001/archneurol.2009.202
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Abstract

IMAGES IN NEUROLOGY Still Life in the Brain 45-YEAR-OLD BRAZIL- spread hematogenously, and de- tolica, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 ian man who had re- velop stationary cystic larvae in the Rome, Italy (emanuele.pravata cently moved to Eu- brain and muscles. The scolex head @libero.it). rope presented to the often calcifies and appears as a small, Author Contributions: Study con- A emergency depart- eccentrically located cyst-wall hyper- cept and design: Cianfoni, Cina, Pra- ment for a severe, drug-resistant density on computed tomography vatà, Della Marca, Vollono, Maiuro, headache. Physical, medical, and neu- scans (Figure, A). Neurological and Colosimo. Acquisition of data: rological examination results were symptoms usually occur when the Cianfoni, Cina, Pravatà, Della Marca, unremarkable. A noncontrast head larvae die, and inflammation ensues Vollono, Maiuro, and Colosimo. computed tomography scan de- in the cysts and surrounding brain. Analysis and interpretation of data: tected small, scattered intracerebral Following the parasites’ death, the Cianfoni, Cina, Pravatà, Della Marca, cysts in the left basal ganglia with a whole cyst eventually calcifies. Vollono, Maiuro, and Colosimo. punctate calcification eccentrically Because the cysts were located Drafting of the manuscript: Cian- along the cyst wall (Figure, A), while in the basal region of the

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JAMA Neurology – American Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 2009

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