Schistosomal myeloradiculopathy (SMR)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Schistosomal myeloradiculopathy (SMR). This is myeloschistosomiasis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is myeloschistosomiasis
- It is an acute transverse myelitis with radiculopathy
Affected areas
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Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis
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Acronym
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References
- Alsomaili M, Abulaban AA. Spinal cord schistosomiasis: two different outcomes. Case Rep Neurol 2016; 8:47-52.
- Carod-Artal FJ. Neurological complications of schistosoma infection. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2008; 102:107-116.
- Pittella JE. Neuroschistosomiasis. Brain Pathol 1997; 7:649-662.
- Lambertucci JR, Silva LC, do Amaral RS. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of schistosomal myeloradiculopathy. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2007; 40:574-581.
- Barreto MESF, Fraiman P, Silva Ribeiro GA, et al. Teaching NeuroImage: Schistosomiasis involving the conus medullaris. Neurology 2025; 104:e210156.
