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Spinal extraosseous extradural tuberculoma

S C Ohaegbulam

    Tubercle
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare spinal extraosseous, extradural tuberculoma was surgically removed in a 42-year-old patient. Complete neurological recovery from paralysis was achieved, highlighting successful treatment for this localized spinal tuberculosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Spinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Spinal tuberculomas are rare manifestations of tuberculosis, often presenting with diverse neurological deficits.
    • Extraosseous and extradural locations of tuberculomas are less common than vertebral body involvement.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging due to the absence of systemic tuberculous lesions.

    Observation:

    • A 42-year-old patient presented with paraplegia due to a spinal extraosseous, extradural tuberculoma.
    • No other evidence of active tuberculosis was found in the patient's body.
    • The tuberculoma was surgically excised.

    Findings:

    • Complete neurological recovery, including restoration of lower limb function, was observed post-surgery.
    • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculoma.

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  • The patient experienced a favorable outcome without recurrence at follow-up.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical resection is a viable and effective treatment for spinal extraosseous, extradural tuberculomas.
    • Early diagnosis and intervention can lead to complete neurological recovery in affected patients.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering localized tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of spinal masses.