Intramedullary Tuberculoma of Dorsal Spinal Cord: A Case Report with Review of Literature

نویسندگان

  • Dhiraj Vithal Sonawane
  • Sanjay Anand Jagtap
  • Hitendra Gulabrao Patil
  • Sandeep Ramesh Biraris
  • Ajay S Chandanwale
چکیده

INTRODUCTION Intramedullary tuberculoma (IMT)are extremely rare lesions should be distinguished from other space occupying lesions like neoplasms. Although it is a treatable condition delaying diagnosis leads to significant morbidity. CASE REPORT We report a case of intramedullary thoracic tuberculoma with paraparesis showing deterioration of neurological status during medical treatment. Surgical resection had shown the excellent result. CONCLUSION The possibility of IMT should be seriously considered when an intraspinal mass is found with evidence of tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT) is the mainstay of treatment and had shown good results. Surgical removal is to be considered in cases of worsening neurological status while the patient is on ATT.

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دوره 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015