First documented case of solitary cerebellar Schistosoma japonicum neuroschistosomiasis confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction of the lesion: illustrative case
Solitary cerebellar neuroschistosomiasis can mimic tumors and should be considered in endemic areas. RT-PCR on brain tissue offers a valuable diagnostic tool. Timely surgical and medical management can lead to full recovery, emphasizing the importance of considering parasitic infections in atypical intracranial lesions. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25282.
Authors
- Mary Angeline Luz U. Hernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0429-8866)
- Kathleen Joy O. Khu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4526-6235)
- Edmund John B. Cayanong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8915-4131)
- John Carlo B. Reyes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4671-4143)
- Natalie Roxanne B. Nisce
- Jeanne Mara M. Gopeng
Institutions
- Philippine General Hospital (PH)
- University of the Philippines Manila (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case25282
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00