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Medullary Schistosomiasis
| dc.contributor.author | Pappamikail, L | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fernandes, P | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gonçalves, C | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-08-28T16:23:48Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-08-28T16:23:48Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND: Schistosomal infestation of the central nervous system is a rare cause of cord compression, although a predominant one in endemic areas. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 38-year-old male, native of Ivory Coast, with a history of 1 month of progressive paraparesis, neurogenic bladder, diminished deep tendon reflexes of the lower limbs, and sensory level. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a medullary lesion at D4-D5 level, suggestive of an intramedullary tumor. Laminotomy of D3 to D5 and excision of a grayish white lesion according to a preliminary histopathologic review suggestive of a high grade glioma. Definitive histopathology review established the diagnosis of medullary schistosomiasis. CONCLUSION: Schistosomal myeloradiculopathy should be considered in patients presenting with cord compression or features of transverse myelitis, especially in patients from endemic areas or low social economic settlements. | por |
| dc.identifier.citation | Surg Neurol Int. 2014 May 9;5:66 | por |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.17/1903 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | por |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | por |
| dc.publisher | MedKnow Publications | por |
| dc.subject | CHLC NCIR | por |
| dc.subject | Esquistossomose | por |
| dc.subject | Diagnóstico Diferencial | por |
| dc.subject | Resultado de Tratamento | por |
| dc.title | Medullary Schistosomiasis | por |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 66 | por |
| oaire.citation.title | Surgical Neurology International | por |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | por |
| rcaap.type | article | por |