Computed Tomography in Intracranial Cysticercosis

Abstract

The computed tomography (CT) scans and other radiographic studies of 23 patients with cerebral cysticercosis [Taenia solium] were reviewed. Parenchymal calcifications, the most common finding, are somewhat better seen on CT scans than on skull films. Ventricular cysts may be suspected by disproportionate enlargement of the involved ventricle. Cysts in subarachnoid cisterns are best detected by performing both CT and pneumoencephalography. Contrast enhancement was not seen with cisternal or ventricular cysts but may be with parenchymal cysticercus lesions.