Hello doctor, I would like to know if there appears to be any indication of a parasitic infection, specifically, cerebral sparganosis? I am waiting on getting the ELISA antibody test for sparganosis, and have been having worsening headaches and moving/squirming sensations in my head?
Hello. Cerebral sparganosis is a rare parasitic infection due to a parasite named spirometra mansoni and when there is a parasitic infestation of the brain tissues. There are particular features like small tunnels in the brain tissues, areas of edema, and in some cases the visualization of the worm. These features can be visualized in CT and MRI images of the brain. The moving and squirming movements of the worm in the brain are not exactly felt as sensations but worsening headaches have been recorded in patients with cerebral sparganosis. In medical literature, cerebral sparganosis patients have been known to be suffering from headache, seizure, hemiparesis, or other neurologic deficits. You can try getting an MRI brain scan done and if required then a contrast study if there are any findings on the plain scan. Regards. For more information consult a radiologist online -->