Parasitosis of the vertebral canal mimicking lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: a case report

Parasitosis of the vertebral canal mimicking lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: a case report

Abstract Study design Case report. Background It is a case of dracunculiasis of the spine mimicking lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Case presentation A 57 year-old Caucasian male was admitted to the hospital because of the left L5 radiculopathy lasting for 2 months. The pain in the left lower...

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Main Authors: Marcin Tyrakowski, Magdalena Kwiatkowska, Maria Czubak-Wrzosek, Jarosław Czubak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Dracunculiasis
Spinal parasite
Parasitosis of vertebral canal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03870-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03870-6

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