Neuroschistosomiasis: cranial features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Neuroschistosomiasis: cranial features. Pseudotumoral: these are tumour-like mass lesions, Delirium. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Cerebral schistosomiasis
- Pseudotumoral: these are tumour-like mass lesions
- Delirium
- Impaired consciousness
- Seizures
- Dysphasia
- Visual field impairment
- Ataxia
- Focal neurological signs
- Raised intracranial pressure (ICP)
Synonym
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References
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- Braga MH, de Carvalho GT, Brandão RA, et al. Pseudotumoral form of cerebral Schistosomiasis mansoni. World Neurosurg 2011; 76:200-207.
- Romero F, Zanini M, Ducati L, Gabarra R, Haddad G, de Souza V. Pseudotumoral form of cerebral Schistosomiasis Mansoni. J Surg Case Rep 2012; 2012:9.
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