MR imaging of tuberculous spondylitis.
This case report describes a patient presenting with symptoms of progressive paresis of both legs. An X-ray of the thorax demonstrated an aspect consistent with miliary tuberculosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the thoracic spine revealed medullary compression. The patient underwent a laminectomy and the diagnosis of spinal epidural tuberculoma was made. The patient has been treated with isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide. After a period of six months, she made a complete recovery.
Van de Kelft
E
E
Department of Neurosurgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium.
Van Vyve
M
M
Parizel
P M
PM
Selosse
P
P
De Schepper
A
A
D000368:Aged; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D000995:Antitubercular Agents