Tuberculous epidural granuloma simulating a herniated lumbar disc

A case of tuberculous epidural granuloma producing L5 root compression in a 37-year-old Negro male is presented. Excision of the granuloma and the administration of anti-tuberculous therapy was followed by complete recovery. Tuberculous epidural granuloma simulating a radicular syndrome is rarely seen. A search of the literature revealed only five previously reported cases.