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  • Title: Brainstem cysticercosis simulating cystic tumor lesion. A case report.
    Author: Arruda WO, Ramina R, Pedrozo AA, Meneses MS.
    Journal: Arq Neuropsiquiatr; 1994 Sep; 52(3):431-4. PubMed ID: 7893223.
    Abstract:
    The authors report the case of a 37 year-old man with a solitary cysticercus cyst in the brainstem (pons) successfully removed through a suboccipital craniectomy. Surgery in neurocysticercosis has been indicated in patients with hydrocephalus and/or large cystic lesions. Cystic lesions in the brainstem and spinal cord may have indication for surgery for two reasons: (1) diagnosis; and (2) treatment. Aspects related to differential diagnosis and therapeutic alternatives are discussed.
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