Cyst with dot sign (neurocysticercosis)

Last revised by Mostafa Elfeky on 31 Aug 2021

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Gaillard F, Elfeky M, Hartung M, et al. Cyst with dot sign (neurocysticercosis). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-4773

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-4773

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Article created:

14 Oct 2008, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

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Last revised:

31 Aug 2021, Mostafa Elfeky ◉

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Systems:

Central Nervous System

Sections:

Signs

Synonyms:

Cyst with a dot sign

The cyst with dot sign is seen in neurocysticercosis and represents the parasitic cyst with, usually eccentric, scolex.

It can be seen on both MRI and CT at:

the vesicular stage (CSF density / intensity cyst - denser / hyperintense scolex) and
colloidal vesicular stage (enhancement of wall and scolex)

Cyst with dot sign (neurocysticercosis)

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