Imaging features of intradural spinal paragonimiasis: a case report

Br J Radiol. 2011 Apr;84(1000):e72-4. doi: 10.1259/bjr/11274366.

Abstract

Spinal paragonimiasis is a rare form of ectopic infestation caused by Paragonimus westermani. We report a case of pathologically proven intradural paragonimiasis associated with concurrent intracranial involvement. MRI revealed multiple well-defined intradural masses that were markedly hypointense on T(2) weighted images and hypointense with a peripheral hyperintense rim on T(1) weighted images. Contrast-enhanced T(1) weighted images showed slight peripheral rim enhancement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Paragonimiasis / diagnosis*
  • Paragonimus westermani / isolation & purification
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Diseases / parasitology
  • Spinal Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome