The many faces of cysticercosis

Clin Radiol. 2000 Sep;55(9):668-74. doi: 10.1053/crad.2000.0494.

Abstract

Cysticercosis in humans results from infestation with the larval stage of the parasite Cysticercus cellulosae of the tapeworm Taenia solium. Man normally acts as a definitive host. However, man can occasionally be the intermediate host, when cysticercosis becomes clinically manifest. Larvae lodge in the target organs, the brain, eyes, spine and skeletal muscles, where their appearances are highly suggestive or specific. We present a spectrum of such images, as encountered in Western India.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cysticercosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / parasitology
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Larva
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Neurocysticercosis / diagnosis
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / parasitology
  • Thigh
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*