Neurocysticercosis is caused by CNS infection with ...

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Neurocysticercosis is caused by CNS infection with the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. There are four main stages of presentation that can be recognised on imaging, this case shows most the vesicular stage. 

#nuerocysticercosis #CNS #tapeworm #vesicular #CT #radiology

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Rachel Suk

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Graduated with a B.S. in Psychobiology at UC Davis. Working as a Junior Specialist for the Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) Project within the UC Davis TCAN Lab. Applying to the 2019-2020 medical school application cycle. Interests in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.

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