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C1-C2 tuberculosis: a case report.

Ibet Marie Y Sih1, Vladimir D Hufana, Kheng Kooi Tan

  • 1National Neuroscience Institute, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, 308433 Singapore.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
|February 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis of the atlantoaxial spine is a rare condition often missed by doctors. This case highlights cervical myelopathy caused by a C1-C2 complex lesion, confirmed as tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Neurology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Atlantoaxial spine tuberculosis is a rare condition.
  • It presents a diagnostic challenge in clinical practice.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old woman presented with cervical myelopathy.
  • Imaging revealed a lytic lesion in the C1-C2 complex.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed tuberculosis as the cause of the lesion.
  • The lesion led to cervical myelopathy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in atlantoaxial spine lesions.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing cervical myelopathy due to spinal tuberculosis.