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

Autor:	Sonawane, Dhiraj Vithal, Jagtap, Sanjay Anand, Patil, Hitendra Gulabrao, Biraris, Sandeep Ramesh, Chandanwale, Ajay S
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2015
Předmět:	Surgical resection Intramedullary tuberculoma Case Report
Zdroj:	Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
ISSN:	2321-3817 2250-0685
Popis:	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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