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Atypical noncontiguous multiple spinal tuberculosis: a case report.

Jang-Hoon Kim1, Se-Hoon Kim1, Jong-Il Choi1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Spinal tuberculosis can present atypically with multiple lesions, mimicking other conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery, as demonstrated by this case report.

Keywords:
Pott's diseaseSpinal tuberculosisSpondylitis

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  • Spinal imaging and pathology
  • Infectious diseases of the spine
  • Differential diagnosis of vertebral lesions

Background:

  • Spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease) symptoms are often non-specific, complicating diagnosis.
  • Distinguishing spinal tuberculosis from pyogenic spondylitis and metastatic malignancy is challenging.
  • Atypical presentations of spinal tuberculosis can lead to diagnostic delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report an unusual case of multi-level, noncontiguous spinal tuberculosis.
  • To highlight the importance of considering spinal tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of multiple vertebral lesions.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and successful treatment of atypical spinal tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • A 27-year-old male presented with back pain and multiple osteolytic spinal lesions on CT and MRI.
  • Biopsies of the affected vertebrae confirmed chronic granulomatous caseating necrosis, consistent with tuberculosis.
  • The patient received anti-tuberculosis therapy.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with an atypical presentation of multiple spinal tuberculosis.
  • Following anti-tuberculosis treatment, the patient recovered without complications.
  • A one-year follow-up MRI showed significant resolution of the spinal lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-level, noncontiguous spinal tuberculosis has an incidence ranging from 1.1% to 16%.
  • Tuberculous spondylitis can present with variant and atypical patterns.
  • Spinal tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with multiple spinal lesions, especially when radiologic findings are inconclusive.