| Literature DB >> 21415296 |
M K Kim1, B M Cho, D Y Yoon, E S Nam.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21415296 PMCID: PMC3473478 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/11274366
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Radiol ISSN: 0007-1285 Impact factor: 3.039