Computed axial tomography versus NMR for the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis

Neurochirurgia (Stuttg). 1987 Sep;30(5):152-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1054085.

Abstract

A case of generalised neurocysticercosis in a 45-year-old woman is presented with CT and NMR findings. The great additional value of NMR for the diagnosis of this disease is stressed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy
  • Brain Diseases / pathology*
  • Cerebral Ventricles / pathology*
  • Cysticercosis / drug therapy
  • Cysticercosis / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Praziquantel