4 stages of Neurocysticercosis
Continuing our pearl from yesterday on neurocysticercosis , here are 4 stages of cyst itself while reviewing brain imaging
A: Vesicular cyst. Note the well-defined scolex, minimal contrast enhancement, and mass effect.
B: MRI of a colloidal cyst. Note ring enhancement, loss of the scolex, and perilesional edema.
C: MRI of the nodular/granular stage. Note nodule with diffuse enhancement and no cystic component.
D: Noncontrast computed tomography showing multiple punctuate calcifications.
