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Intramedullary Tuberculoma of Dorsal Spinal Cord: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Dhiraj Vithal Sonawane1, Sanjay Anand Jagtap1, Hitendra Gulabrao Patil2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Sir J J Group Of Government Hospitals & Grant Medical College Mumbai - 400008. India.
Introduction:
Intramedullary tuberculoma (IMT)are extremely rare lesions should be distinguished from other space occupying lesions like neoplasms. Although it is a treatable condition delaying diagnosis leads to significant morbidity.
Case Report:
We report a case of intramedullary thoracic tuberculoma with paraparesis showing deterioration of neurological status during medical treatment. Surgical resection had shown the excellent result.
Conclusion:
The possibility of IMT should be seriously considered when an intraspinal mass is found with evidence of tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT) is the mainstay of treatment and had shown good results. Surgical removal is to be considered in cases of worsening neurological status while the patient is on ATT.
