A case of cisternal cysticercosis (racemose type) is presented which was well demonstrated on MRI by intrathecal administration of gadodiamide (gadolinium DTPA-BMD). The cysts appeared as multiple filling defects within an opacified cerebrospinal fluid. The authors believe that this is the first time that cisternal cysticercosis has been demonstrated using this technique.
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