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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Tuberculous involvement of the spheno-clival region is exceptionally rare.
  • This region is critical, housing important cranial nerves and vascular structures.

Observation:

  • A 39-year-old female presented with headaches, diplopia, and facial/cranial nerve deficits.
  • Neuroradiology revealed a lytic lesion in the clivus, sphenoid sinus, and sella.

Findings:

  • Endoscopic transnasal decompression of the clival lesion was performed.
  • Histopathology confirmed tuberculous granulation, leading to anti-tubercular therapy.
  • 12-month follow-up showed near-complete resolution of the lesion and full neurological recovery.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in spheno-clival lesions presenting with neurological deficits.
  • Surgical decompression combined with anti-tubercular therapy is an effective management strategy.
  • Further case reports are needed to fully understand this rare condition.