Yonsei Med J.  2009 Dec;50(6):865-866. 10.3349/ymj.2009.50.6.865.

Successful Treatment of Enterocutaneous Fistula in a Hemodialysis Patient with Somatostatin

• Kiykim AA
• Uyar B
• Katircibasi T
• Ocal K
• Yildiz A
• Ozer C

• KMID: 1777107
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2009.50.6.865

Abstract

Although cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease affecting the central nervous system, spinal cysticercosis is rare. A rare form of spinal cysticercosis involving the whole spinal canal is presented. A 45-year-old Korean male had a history of intracranial cysticercosis and showed progressive paraparesis. Spinal magnetic resonance scan showed multiple cysts compressing the spinal cord from C1 to L1. Three different levels (C1-2, T1-3, and T11-L1) required operation. Histopathological examination confirmed cysticercosis. The patient improved markedly after surgery.

Keyword

Neurocysticercosis; subarachnoid space; spine; central nervous system parasitici infections

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Hormones/adverse effects/*therapeutic use
Humans
Intestinal Fistula/*drug therapy/etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Renal Dialysis/*adverse effects
Somatostatin/adverse effects/*therapeutic use

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