Encephalic schistosomiasis is a rare and severe parasitic disease which manifests as granuloma formation around ectopic eggs that migrate to the brain. We present a rare case of a pseudotumoral form of Schistosoma japonicum in the brainstem that was initially misidentified as a malignant tumor. The patient presented with intermittent headaches, diplopia, and left limb weakness. Neurological examination revealed hypoesthesia of the left lower limb, limitation of right eye abduction, and decreased muscle strength of the left upper limb. The cerebrospinal fluid tested positive for antibodies against S. japonicum. After standard treatment for schistosomiasis, the patient achieved complete remission. This case highlights that encephalic schistosomiasis can occur in the brainstem and resemble a neoplasm on magnetic resonance imaging. Once diagnosed, however, complete remission is achievable by non-invasive medical treatment.
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol,Tongji Hosp,Tongji Med Coll,Dept Neurosurg,Wuhan,Peoples R China
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Wu Kang,Zhao Hong Yu,Shu Kai,et al.Encephalic Schistosoma japonicum resembles brainstem neoplasm: Case report and literature review[J].FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY.2022,13:doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.990998.
APA:
Wu, Kang,Zhao, Hong Yu,Shu, Kai,Lei, Ting&Zeng, Liang.(2022).Encephalic Schistosoma japonicum resembles brainstem neoplasm: Case report and literature review.FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY,13,
MLA:
Wu, Kang,et al."Encephalic Schistosoma japonicum resembles brainstem neoplasm: Case report and literature review".FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY 13.(2022)