Journal of the neurological sciences
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Review of cases of intramedullary spinal cord cysticercosis diagnosed with MRI to outline the features and outcome of this overlooked form of presentation of neurocysticercosis. ⋯ Intramedullary cysticercosis is rare. Clinical and neuroimaging findings may resemble those of other intramedullary lesions, but the visualization of the scolex or the incidental discovery of intracranial lesions provide helpful diagnostic clues. Prognosis is benign provided the correct diagnosis is suspected and patients receive prompt therapy.