title: Tuberculous meningiomyeloradiculitis--a report of two cases.
abstract: Two cases of tuberculous meningitis complicated by spread to the spinal cord and nerve roots are described. Recognition of impending paraplegia by a rising cerebrospinal fluid protein content and manometric block should prompt steroid therapy as this may prevent irreversible neurological deficit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Natal, Durban, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Naidoo
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kranidiotis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009187:Myelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009192:Myelography; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014390:Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone