Intracerebral neurocysticercosis mimicking glioblastoma multiforme: a raredifferential diagnosis in Central Europe

Authors
Sabel, M Neuen-Jacob, E Vogt, C Weber, F
Citation
M. Sabel et al., Intracerebral neurocysticercosis mimicking glioblastoma multiforme: a raredifferential diagnosis in Central Europe, NEURORADIOL, 43(3), 2001, pp. 227-230
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00283940 → ACNP
Volume
43
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
227 - 230
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-3940(200103)43:3<227:INMGMA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
A 47-year-old Creek man presented with a 4-week history of speech, difficul ties. CT and MRI revealed a low-density multilobulated cystic frontal mass with peripheral ring contrast enhancement adjacent to the sylvian fissure. Examination was normal. Blood tests revealed leucocytosis (16,000 cells/mul ) and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (30/52). A malignant brain tumour was suspected and surgically removed. Histological examination disc losed intracerebral neurocysticercosis.