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Transverse myelitis in a 26-year-old male with tuberculosis
Edlira Harizi1, Kledisa Shemsi2, Erisa Kola3
1Neurology Department, Regional Hospital Durres, Albania.
Radiology Case Reports
|August 8, 2022
Summary
Acute transverse myelitis, an inflammatory spinal cord condition, can be rarely caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This case highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing tuberculosis as a cause of transverse myelitis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare neurological disorder affecting the spinal cord.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an infrequent but serious cause of ATM.
- The exact mechanisms linking tuberculosis to ATM are not fully understood.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male presented with acute transverse myelitis symptoms.
- The patient also had miliary tuberculosis of the lungs.
- Imaging findings suggestive of tuberculosis were observed.
Findings:
- This case report emphasizes the diagnostic value of imaging, particularly MRI.
- Identifying characteristic tubercular lesions on MRI is crucial for differential diagnosis.
- Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ATM.
Implications:
- Early and accurate diagnosis of tubercular ATM can lead to timely treatment.
- Recognizing imaging features of tuberculosis in ATM is vital for neurologists and radiologists.
- This case underscores the need to consider infectious etiologies in inflammatory myelopathies.
Keywords:
Acute transverse myelitisImpaired sphincter functionMagnetic resonanceMiliary tuberculosisMycobacterium tuberculosisParaesthesiaParaparesisMore Related Videos
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