Abstract

We report a case of surgically proven giant neurocysticercosis (NCC). MR imaging revealed an unusually large solitary parenchymal cystic lesion showing signal intensity similar to CSF on all pulse sequences, with internal septations and a small nodule in the anterior aspect of this lesion compatible with this diagnosis. Identification of a scolex in a cystic lesion with CSF intensity plays a key role in the diagnosis of NCC. The presence of internal septations is an atypical feature.

Details

Title
Giant intraparenchymal neurocysticercosis: Unusual MRI findings
Author
Agarwal, Prachi; Gaikwad, Shailesh; Garg, Ajay; Gupta, Vipul; Mishra, N; Mehta, V
Pages
259-60
Publication year
2004
Publication date
Apr-Jun 2004
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00283886
e-ISSN
19984022
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
236944472
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications Apr-Jun 2004