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Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV

Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

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A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
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A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients

Published on: October 25, 2024

Isolated coccygeal tuberculosis.

Do Un Kim1, Seok Won Kim, Chang Il Ju

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
|January 17, 2013
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Isolated tuberculosis of the coccyx is a rare condition. This case report emphasizes considering tuberculosis in coccygeal pain, even in unusual presentations.

Keywords:
CoccyxTuberculosis

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A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
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A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients

Published on: October 25, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) typically affects the lungs, but can manifest in other sites.
  • Isolated coccygeal tuberculosis is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old male presented with persistent coccygeal and gluteal pain.
  • Imaging revealed significant coccygeal bone destruction and a large mass.

Findings:

  • Pathological examination confirmed tuberculosis, showing necrosis and granulomatous inflammation.
  • Multinucleated giant cells were characteristic of the tuberculous infection.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need to include tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis for coccygeal pathologies.
  • Awareness of rare presentations aids in timely diagnosis and treatment of spinal tuberculosis.