Title: Cauda-conus syndrome resulting from neurocysticercosis. Author: Singh NN, Verma R, Pankaj BK, Misra S. Journal: Neurol India; 2003 Mar; 51(1):118-20. PubMed ID: 12865544. Abstract: A 60-year-old male, presented with insidious onset, gradually progressive, burning paresthesia over the saddle area, sphincteric disturbance, impotence and paraparesis. Investigations revealed a ring-enhancing lesion in the conus medullaris suggestive of neurocysticercosis. This was supported by quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay from purified cell fraction of taenia solium cysticerci. On treatment with steroids he showed marked improvement.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]
