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Atlantoaxial tuberculosis: three cases.

F Allali1, A Benomar, M El Yahyaoui

  • 1Service de rhumatologie B, h pital El Ayachi, Salé, Maroc.

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Tuberculosis of the craniocervical junction (CCJ) is rare but can cause spinal cord compression. Early diagnosis and treatment lead to favorable outcomes, even with atlantoaxial dislocation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health issue, but craniocervical junction (CCJ) TB is exceptionally uncommon.
  • Spinal TB can lead to severe neurological complications due to its proximity to the spinal cord.

Observation:

  • Three cases of CCJ TB were identified among 63 spinal TB patients.
  • Patients presented with atlantoaxial dislocation but notably lacked neurological deficits.
  • CT imaging revealed characteristic osteolysis and an anterior spinal abscess at the CCJ.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed via microbiological and histological analyses.
  • Prompt treatment involving antituberculous therapy, neck immobilization, and surgical fusion resulted in positive outcomes.

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  • Despite rarity, CCJ TB poses significant risks of instability and neuraxis compression.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering CCJ TB in spinal TB cases, especially in endemic regions.
    • Emphasizes the critical need for early diagnosis and comprehensive management to prevent severe neurological damage.
    • Suggests a characteristic CT pattern that aids in the timely identification of this rare condition.