Spinal Intramedullary Cysticercosis- A Case Report with Brief Review of Literature

Abstract

Introduction: Although neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation in central nervous system, yet the intramedullary spinal involvement remains the extremely rare site of presentation. Due to its extreme rarity, these tumors pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and may be interpreted as intramedullary tumors. Hence to avoid this conundrum, a detailed clinical, radiological, and histopathological evaluation is mandatory to come to a definitive diagnosis. Case Report: We, hereby report a rare case of spinal intramedullary cysticercosis in a 19-year-old male, who was misdiagnosed as tuberculosis on imaging and was proven to be a case of neurocysticercosis with the aid of histopathology. Conclusion: The mainstay of lesion is complete surgical removal, followed by a mandate for detailed histopathological examination for early and appropriate diagnosis and management.