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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-10358
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiologist (educational)
Authorblock: S. Z. Rahman, B. Rao; New Haven, CT/US
Disclosures:
Saumik Zuhayr Rahman: Nothing to disclose
Balaji Rao: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: CNS, Neuroradiology brain, CT, MR, Diagnostic procedure, Haemorrhage, Infection, Parasites
Learning objectives To provide learners with an understanding of the imaging characteristics of neurocysticercosis on both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at various stages of life of the parasite, along with a review of the imaging of potential complications of NCC infection.
Read more Background Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a helminth infection of the central nervous system caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. This infection is endemic in many parts of the world, including Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Within these endemic areas, this infection is a leading cause of seizures among infected individuals. It is useful for the radiologist to be familiar with the characteristic imaging appearances of this infection as well as to assess for possible post-infectious complications which may be...
Read more Findings and procedure details Taenia solium is a common infectious agent within humans across the world. This infection is spread to humans via the consumption of T. solium eggs via fecal-oral transmission. Once ingested, the eggs hatch within the human intestinal tract and invade the host. The larval parasite most commonly infects the brain, muscles, eyes, and skin of the host. When the brain is involved, the condition is known as neurocysticercosis. NCC is widely prevalent in the developing world, with prevalence quoted between...
Read more Conclusion Neurocysticercosis is a widely prevalent disease within the developing world and a leading cause of epileptic seizures. Radiologists should be familiar with the imaging characteristics of this parasite throughout its lifecycle and various rare complications which may result from infection, some of which may be fatal if not recognised and intervened upon.
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