Abstract: Objective To describe the MRI manifestations of intracranial cysticercosis and to discuss the pathologic feature and MRI diagnostic value. Methods Eight cases of intraeranial cysticereosis conformed by lab (n=8) and pathology (n=1) were studied with MR imaging. The MRI imaging features were retrospectively analyzed. Results MRI imaging demonstrated multiple small lesions in eight cases, and one lesions in forth ventricle. Lesions of 6 cases were localized in brain parenchymal, 2 cases in brain parenchymal and Quadrigeminal cistern. On T1WI, the lesions showed rounded low singal, On T2WI the lesions showed high signal, Some of the lesions show eccentric mural nodule (the invaginated scolex). Of the nine cases with GD-DTPA administration, the ring enhancement was seen in some of the lesions. Each of the two cases showed nodular enhancement with the around vasogenic edema. Conclusion MRI is a reliable method for demonstrating the pathology and a valuable tool for the diagnosis of intracrinal cystieercosis.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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