The worm was living in the right frontal lobe section of her brain. It was then successfully removed, measuring 8cm in length and 1mm in diameter.
In 2022, her symptoms got worse, also including forgetfulness and depression. This led medical professionals to refer her to a Canberra Hospital.
An MRI scan of the woman’s brain discovered a parasitic roundworm, or more specifically, a motile helminth. The worm was living in the right frontal lobe section of her brain. Doctors then successfully removed the roundworm, which measured 8cm in length and 1mm in diameter.It was identified as a third-stage larva of the Ophidascaris robertsi nematode species. This marks a world first for its discovery inside the human brain.
Neurosurgeon Dr Hari Priya Bandi describes her"shock" at discovering an 8cm-long roundworm in the brain of a patient, adding that the parasite was still"wiggling" as she removed it.
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