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  • Pathology

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  • Neurosarcoidosis is a rare multisystemic disorder.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical presentation, neuroimaging, and pathological confirmation of non-caseous granulomas.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old woman with diabetes and prior stroke presented with progressive lower extremity weakness and urinary dysfunction.
  • Spinal MRI revealed a C6-C7 intramedullary lesion; chest CT showed mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
  • Biopsy of mediastinal mass confirmed non-caseous granulomatous changes, leading to a diagnosis of probable cervical neurosarcoidosis.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms and signs improved significantly after intravenous and oral steroid therapy.
  • Follow-up spinal MRI demonstrated resolution of the cervical cord lesion.

Implications:

  • Spinal neurosarcoidosis can mimic other spinal pathologies like tumors or demyelinating diseases.
  • A high index of suspicion is necessary for timely diagnosis.
  • Steroid therapy is effective and associated with positive patient outcomes.