Parasitology

Neurocysticercosis: MRI and Taenia Solium Cyst Gross Specimen

Neurocysticercosis develops when Taenia solium larvae invade the CNS. Cystic lesion on brain MRI and gross photo of removed cysticerci.

Brain MRI and gross photo of parasitic cysts in neurocysticercosis
Brain MRI and gross photo of parasitic cysts in neurocysticercosis

Neurocysticercosis. This occurs when Taenia larvae migrate to the CNS.