Vertebral cysticercosis : a case report
Date
1988
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Cysticercosis is a well-known condition in man, affecting the brain and neuromuscular tissue. Bony involvement is very rare. Our patient presented with destruction of the 11th thoracic vertebra and paraplegia. The diagnosis was confirmed on histological examination and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
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CITATION: Vlok, G. J. & Wells, M. C. 1988. Vertebral cysticercosis : a case report. South African Medical Journal, 73:730-731.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Spine -- Diseases