SCHISTOSOMAL MYELITIS - FINDINGS AT MR-IMAGING

Schistosomal spinal cord involvement is a rare complication of infecti on by Schistosoma mansoni. This work reports the MR imaging findings i n a patient with schistosomal myelitis involving the lower spinal cord and conus medullaris. MR imaging showed a focal mass with a slightly nodular surface and which had peripheral enhancement after contrast ad ministration. The MR appearance of this complication of schistosomal i nfection is important to recognize so that early medical therapy can b e started in an attempt to maximize neurologic recovery. (C) 1998 Else vier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.