Ars Technica
Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
Friday, June 26, 2026
**Man Diagnosed With Parasitic Infection After Cancer Suspected**
A patient who underwent medical evaluation for a suspected brain condition was found to have a parasitic infection instead. Imaging revealed the presence of worms in the brain tissue. The discovery was made during diagnostic procedures that had initially been ordered to investigate potential cancer. Medical professionals identified the parasites through examination of the scan results.