Cervical spine tuberculosis.
We present a case that showed extensive tuberculous cervical, first thoracic and fifth lumbar vertebrae involvement. The involvement was non-contiguous with relative sparing of the inter-vertebral discs and involvement of posterior element. Diagnosis was made on histology. Patient received anti-tuberculosis treatment and showed remarkable response.
Department of Medicine, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Najmul
N
Islam
M Yaqoob
MY
Ahmedani
D000293:Adolescent; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011718:Pyrazinamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D011718:Pyrazinamide; D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid; D012293:Rifampin