Computerized axial tomography for the diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis

• DOI: 10.1007/bf01402061
• Publication Date: 2005-04-02T16:34:18Z
• Authors: E. Lamas; J. Estevez; M. Soto; S. Obrador
• Keywords: Adult; Male; Brain Diseases; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Cysticercosis; Humans; Female; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) has proved extremely useful for the diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis. The calcified small, multiple, and scattered cysts provide a typical image on CAT. The collection of non-calcified cysts in the subarachnoid spaces (racemose form) or in the ventricles may produce areas of low density similar to that of the cerebrospinal fluid. The dilatation of the ventricular system, extreme degrees of hydrocephalus, areas of cerebral atrophy, and other related changes induced by the cysts in the subarachnoid spaces are also clearly shown in the CAT. Four personal cases are reported.