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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

  • Tuberculous spinal cord compression is a rare but serious condition.
  • Pregnancy complicates the management of spinal cord compression due to potential risks to both mother and fetus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of tuberculous spinal cord compression in a 33-week pregnant patient.
  • To discuss the optimal management strategy, including the timing of delivery and surgical intervention.
  • To highlight the importance of early spinal decompression in cases of progressive neurological compromise.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a pregnant patient with tuberculous spinal cord compression.
  • Description of surgical intervention: immediate Caesarean section followed by anterior spinal decompression and reconstruction.
  • Review of literature regarding the management of spinal cord compression during pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Successful surgical decompression and reconstruction led to a good outcome for both mother and fetus.
  • The described management approach effectively addressed the acute paraparesis and spinal cord compression.
  • Early intervention was crucial for favorable neurological recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculous spinal cord compression in pregnancy necessitates a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Aggressive surgical decompression of the spine should be considered in cases of progressive neurological deficit.
  • Fetal delivery timing is a secondary consideration to maternal neurological preservation.