RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 MR Imaging Findings in Cauda Equina Gnathostomiasis
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 39
OP 42
VO 26
IS 1
A1 Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak
A1 Tiamkao, Somsak
A1 Nitinavakarn, Benjaporn
A1 Dekumyoy, Paron
A1 Jitpimolmard, Suthipun
YR 2005
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/1/39.abstract
AB Summary: We report a case of cauda equina syndrome caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum, which was confirmed by an immunoblotting test. MR imaging of the lumbosacral spine showed long, segmented hyperintensity along the cauda equina with irregular enhancement on the postcontrast study. The conus medullaris was slightly enlarged with abnormal enhancement. The patient was treated with corticosteroids, and her clinical condition improved. MR imaging, 9 months after treatment, showed the condition to be completely resolved.