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Tuberculous radiculomyelitis : a myelographic and cmputed tomographic study.
P N Jayaku1, M K Vasudev1, S G Srikanth1
1Department of Neuroradiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore - 560 029, India.
Neurology India
|March 6, 2018
Summary
Tuberculous spinal arachnoditis, a common cause of paraplegia in India, presents diagnostic challenges. Myelography and CT myelography reveal characteristic radiological features aiding in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculous spinal arachnoditis is a frequent cause of paraplegia in India.
- Accurate clinical and laboratory diagnosis is often challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the diagnostic role of radiological evaluations in tuberculous spinal arachnoditis.
- To outline the characteristic findings on myelography and CT myelography.
Main Methods:
- Review of myelography with water-soluble contrast medium.
- Analysis of computed tomography (CT) features.
- Correlation of radiological findings with clinical presentation.
Main Results:
- Common myelographic findings include irregular contrast, nodular defects, thickened nerve roots, and empty thecal sac.
- CT features include irregular subarachnoid contrast and extradural/intradural filling defects.
- Nerve root adherence to meninges was frequently observed.
Conclusions:
- Myelography and CT myelography demonstrate characteristic features suggestive of tuberculous spinal arachnoditis.
- Radiological evaluation is crucial for diagnosis and management of this condition.
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