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M Ould-Slimane¹, T Lenoir, C Dauzac

¹Service de chirurgie orthopédique, hôpital Beaujon, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, université Paris-VII, 100, boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France.

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Summary

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Craniovertebral junction tuberculosis is rare, with controversial treatment options. This case highlights an unusual odontoid fracture and neurological progression in spinal tuberculosis, a condition with few reported instances.

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Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Craniovertebral junction tuberculosis is an uncommon condition with debated treatment strategies, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention.
The management approach often does not consider the presence or absence of neurological compromise.

Observation:

This report details the first documented case of a pathologic odontoid fracture occurring within the context of spinal tuberculosis.
The patient exhibited an unusual neurological evolution secondary to the fracture and tuberculosis.

Findings:

The patient presented with non-contiguous multifocal tuberculosis, a rare presentation with only six previous cases documented in medical literature.
The combination of craniovertebral junction tuberculosis, odontoid fracture, and complex neurological sequelae is exceptionally rare.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for considering diverse clinical presentations and potential complications in craniovertebral junction tuberculosis.
Further research may be warranted to refine treatment protocols for this rare and complex spinal infection, particularly when associated with fractures and neurological deficits.