The Shocking CT Scan
The scan showed “innumerable” tiny lesions essentially rice-grain-like parasites scattered across her brain and muscle tissues. The images were so extreme that E.R. Doctor Sam Ghali, M.D., shared them on X, calling it:
“One of the craziest CT scans I’ve ever seen.“
What Is Cysticercosis?
Cysticercosis is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), which humans can contract by ingesting undercooked pork or food contaminated with fecal matter.
Once inside the body, the larvae can enter the bloodstream, settling in the brain, muscles, and other organs—leading to seizures, neurological complications, and even death if untreated.
Dr. Ghali noted that:
“Around 50 million people worldwide suffer from this condition, leading to approximately 50,000 deaths per year.”
