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Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
A 60-year-old man in Spain was initially suspected of having metastatic brain cancer after scans showed multiple lesions. Testing later revealed the cause was neurocysticercosis, a pork tapeworm parasite infestation. The patient had reported worsening headaches starting two weeks before seeking medical help.
What changed
New details identify the patient's age, nationality, and the specific type of parasite.
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Spanish Man's Suspected Brain Cancer Identified as Pork Tapeworms
confidence 90%A 60-year-old man in Spain was initially suspected of having metastatic brain cancer after scans showed multiple lesions. Testing later revealed the cause was neurocysticercosis, a pork tapeworm parasite infestation. The patient had reported worsening headaches starting two weeks before seeking medical help.
What's confirmed:
- A 60-year-old man in Spain was suspected of having brain cancer.
- Medical scans revealed multiple lesions in the man's brain.
- Testing identified the condition as neurocysticercosis caused by a pork tapeworm parasite.
- The man experienced chronic headaches that began two weeks prior to his visit.
Still unconfirmed:
- The patient may have contracted the parasite by sharing a bathroom with an infected person.