Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of spinal hydatid cyst disease. Case report

Paraplegia. 1993 May;31(5):338-40. doi: 10.1038/sc.1993.58.

Abstract

A very rare case of multiple spinal hydatid disease causing paraplegia is presented. The neuroradiological evaluation included an MRI study. The surgical approach and the medical treatment of the disease is discussed, with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Paraplegia / etiology
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis*