An immunocompetent farmer with isolated cerebral alveolar echinococcosis: illustrative case.

Publication

An immunocompetent farmer with isolated cerebral alveolar echinococcosis: illustrative case.

Journal Paper/Review - May 31, 2021

Reuss Anna Maria, Wulf Marie-Angela, Oertel Markus F, Bozinov Oliver, Henzi Anna, Kaelin Marisa B, Reinehr Michael, Grimm Felix, Rushing Elisabeth J

Citation

Reuss A, Wulf M, Oertel M, Bozinov O, Henzi A, Kaelin M, Reinehr M, Grimm F, Rushing E. An immunocompetent farmer with isolated cerebral alveolar echinococcosis: illustrative case. J Neurosurg Case Lessons 2021; 1:CASE2187.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Neurosurg Case Lessons 2021; 1

Publication Date

May 31, 2021

Issn Electronic

2694-1902

Pages

CASE2187

Brief description/objective

Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare condition, but living or working in a rural environment is a substantial risk factor. The liver is the organ primarily affected, with additional extrahepatic manifestations in approximately 25% of cases. Primary extrahepatic disease is rare, and isolated cerebral involvement is extremely unusual.