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Initial magnetic resonance imaging revealed an abnormal intradural lesion from L2 to S2, along with thoracic spinal cord edema, raising suspicion for a spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF). After referral to our institution, further imaging ruled out DAVF, and findings suggested arachnoiditis and radiculitis of the lumbosacral nerve roots. The patient underwent a laminectomy, revealing inflamed arachnoid membranes and diffuse yellowish-whitish granulation tissue adherent to the cauda equina, which histopathological analysis confirmed as sparganosis. Postoperatively, the patient showed improved motor strength, although bowel and bladder dysfunction persisted. 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