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Peruvian Journal of Neurosurgery

Spinal Cysticercosis: Case Report

Jesús Félix R. MD, Luis A.Toledo. MD, Luis Saavedra R. MD, José Calderón S. MD, Diana Rivas F. MD
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ABSTRACT

 

Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection affecting the central nervous system and typically involves the cerebral parenchyma, the subarachnoid space, or the ventricular system. Spinal cysticercosis is rare (0.7-3.2%) even in endemic regions and may require more aggressive management due to the natural confines of the spinal canal. The condition of the lesion, its size, and the inflammatory response generated by cyst degeneration are important factors for the management of spinal CC. We report two cases of spinal cysticercosis in which patients underwent surgical treatment.