J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1981 Sep;10(2):589-594.
A Case of Sparganum Mansoni in the Intracerebral Region
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje Medical School, Busan, Korea.
- 2Department of Clinical Pathology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje Medical School, Busan, Korea.
Abstract
- Clinical experience with a case of sparganosis invading the intracerebral region was reported with review of the literatures. A 17-year-old male who had a history of having eaten raw snakes and frogs, had suffered from uncontrolled seizure with medication. This seizure started from right thumb and then spreaded whole body. C-T scan revealed ring form enhancement in the left frontal area. Left frontoparietal craniotomy was performed and a live Sparganum mansoni was successfully removed from intracerebral region using surgical microscope. This is very rare case in which a live Sparganum Mansoni was removed from intracerebral region.
