CT findings of cerebral paragonimiasis in the chronic state

Neuroradiology. 1988;30(1):31-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00341939.

Abstract

The CT findings in 5 patients with cerebral paragonimiasis in the chronic state are presented. The findings were: 1) multiple, densely calcified areas with a variety of round or nodular shapes in the brain, 2) a large low density area surrounding or connecting with the calcified areas, and 3) cortical atrophy and ventricular dilatation. The relation between the CT findings and the previously reported plain skull X-ray findings or neuropathological findings are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / parasitology*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / parasitology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paragonimiasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*