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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Arborized pattern of MRI enhancement in spinal cord schistosomiasis: A report of 2 successful case outcomes.

Michael T Abera, Abubeker F Abdela, Yodit A Yaynishet, Tesfaye G Tefera

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  1. Spinal cordIJID regions · 2026
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  3. Frontiers in medicine · 2026
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Michael T AberaAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Abubeker F AbdelaAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Yodit A YaynishetAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tesfaye G TeferaAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report describes 2 patients with spinal cord schistosomiasis diagnosed based on a magnetic resonance imaging finding of a unique arborized type of postcontrast enhancement. Both patients presented with back pain and lower limb weakness, and prompt treatment with an anti-schistomal agent and steroid resulted in significant neurological and radiological improvement. The report emphasizes the role of imaging in the early diagnosis of spinal cord schistosomiasis, as well as the importance of early treatment for the best clinical outcomes.

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Arborized pattern of enhancementMagnetic resonance imagingNeuroschistosomiasisSchistosomiasisSpinal cord schistosomiasis

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PMID39101020
PMCPMC11295448

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