TY - JOUR T1 - MR Imaging Findings in Cauda Equina Gnathostomiasis JF - American Journal of Neuroradiology JO - Am. J. Neuroradiol. SP - 39 LP - 42 VL - 26 IS - 1 AU - Kittisak Sawanyawisuth AU - Somsak Tiamkao AU - Benjaporn Nitinavakarn AU - Paron Dekumyoy AU - Suthipun Jitpimolmard Y1 - 2005/01/01 UR - http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/1/39.abstract N2 - 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. ER -