Unraveling the enigma of spinal cord schistosomosis: clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and therapeutic insights

• Autorzy: Algahtani H. , Shirah B. , Algahtani O. , Lassiri A.H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Spinal cord schistosomosis is a rare but significant cause of myelopathy, ranging from asymptomatic egg deposits to severe transverse myelitis. Common in endemic regions, S. mansoni myelopathy presents as acute paraplegia or cauda equina syndrome. Diagnosis involves identifying ova in stool, urine, or rectal biopsy, accompanied by peripheral eosinophilia. Treatment includes praziquantel and corticosteroids, with laminectomy reserved for specific cases. Prognosis varies, with around one-third recovering completely, one-third with residual deficits, and one-third remaining unchanged or deteriorating, particularly in necrotic myelitis. Recognition in endemic areas is critical for timely intervention and improved outcomes in this potentially treatable myelopathy.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annals of Parasitology
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: 71
• Opis fizyczny: p.1-9,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Algahtani H.

• Neurology Section, Department of Medicine, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia

autor

Shirah B.

• Department of Neuroscience, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

autor

Algahtani O.

• College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

autor

Lassiri A.H.

• Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17420/ap71.539