CT and MR imaging of neurocysticercosis.

Noujaim, Samir; Rossi, M; Rao, Shenxiang; Cacciarelli, A A; Mendonça, Renato Adam; Wang, A M; Coelho, F H

doi:10.2214/ajr.173.6.10584787

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“…The therapeutic spectrum ranges from symptomatic antiepileptic and/or anti-edematous therapy to a specific antiparasitic treatment individually tailored based on the above-mentioned criteria. Based on imaging, neurocysticercosis is divided into 4 stages, which reflect the development of the parasite and the host response [27]: vesicular stage, colloidal vesicular stage, granulomatous-nodular stage and calcified nodular stage. Initially neurocysticercosis is not revealed in imaging.…”

Section: Cysticercosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiological Diagnoses in the Context of Emigration: Infectious diseases

Stojković

Müller

Junghanss

et al. 2017

Fortschr Röntgenstr

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Background Globalization and emigration impact on the spectrum of diseases challenging health care systems. Medical practitioners have to particularly prepare for infectious diseases. Methods The database of a health care center specialized on tropical medicine was screened for patients with history of migration and one of the following diagnoses: Cystic echinococcosis, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniosis, and neurocysticercosis. Representative casuistics were prepared from select case histories. Radiological pertinent knowledge was compiled based on literature search. Results A small selection of frequently imported infectious diseases covers a considerable fraction of health care problems associated with migration. For cystic echinococcosis, schistosomiasis, and neurocysticercosis imaging is the most relevant diagnostic procedure defining also disease stages. Tuberculosis and visceral leishmaniosis are important differentials for malignant diseases. Conclusion Imaging plays a meaningful role in diagnosis, treatment stratification, and follow-up of imported infectious diseases. Radiological skills concerning these diseases are important for providing health care for patients in context of migration. Key Points Citation Format

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Section: Cysticercosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiological Diagnoses in the Context of Emigration: Infectious diseases

Stojković

Müller

Junghanss

et al. 2017

Fortschr Röntgenstr

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“…Neuroimaging studies [15][16][17] constitute a rather effective tool in patients suspected to have NC. Byrd et al 15 described the head CT findings in 30 adults and 15 children (age range, 6-17 years) with NC, who were classified in four groups according to cyst location: parenchymatous (11 children), ventricular-cisternal (1 child), ependymal-meningeal (1 child), and mixed (2 children).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Accordingly, both CT and MRI provide useful evidence for diagnosis, although the latter is more sensitive, as it is best suited to detect incipient lesions 12 or the ones that are too close to bone structures. Head CT continues to be superior for detection of calcified lesions 17 , however this finding alone may be misleading, as one should be cautious before assigning new-onset neurologic manifestations to calcified NC lesions 18 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Neurocysticercosis in a preschool-age child: case report

Vasconcelos

Ramos²,

Schwan³

et al. 2000

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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-Neurocysticercosis is a frequent cause of epilepsy and other neurologic abnormalities in all age groups, however by virtue of its prolonged incubation period as well as young children's nutritional habits, it is rarely seen in preschool-age children. The objective of this study is to report the case of a 2 ½ year-old child who presented with new-onset seizures. Her diagnostic features, including neuroradiologic findings, are described and compared with the literature. No matter how young he or she may be, every child who presents with newonset seizures or other unexplained neurologic features and whose CT or MRI shows cystic lesions or contrastenhancing rounded lesions should raise a suspicion of neurocysticercosis.KEY WORDS: cysticercosis, CNS, childhood, CT, MRI. Neurocisticercose em uma criança pré-escolar: relato de casoRESUMO -A neurocisticercose é causa freqüente de epilepsia e outras manifestações neurológicas em todas as faixas etárias, mas devido ao seu período de incubação longo e aos hábitos alimentares das crianças pequenas, raramente é vista em pré-escolares. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o caso de uma criança de 2,5 anos de idade que se apresentou com convulsões de início recente. As manifestações clínicas que levaram ao diagnóstico e os achados neurorradiológicos são descritos e comparados com a literatura. Até mesmo nas menores faixas etárias, toda criança que se apresentar com convulsões ou outras manifestações neurológicas inexplicadas e cuja TC ou RM mostrar lesões císticas ou lesões arredondadas captantes de contraste deve levantar a suspeita de neurocisticercose.

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“…[4][5][6] While some imaging findings are highly suggestive of NCC, in some cases it may be challenging to differentiate NCC from other infectious or neoplastic diseases. [3][4][5] In this regard, advanced MR imaging techniques have been used in an attempt to increase overall accuracy. [7][8][9] DWI has been extensively used in various settings besides its primary clinical use in acute stroke.…”

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confidence: 99%