Intramedullary Tuberculoma of Dorsal Spinal Cord: A Case Report with Review of Literature.
BACKGROUND
Intramedullary tuberculoma (IMT)are extremely rare lesions should be distinguished from other space occupying lesions like neoplasms. Although it is a treatable condition delaying diagnosis leads to significant morbidity.


METHODS
We report a case of intramedullary thoracic tuberculoma with paraparesis showing deterioration of neurological status during medical treatment. Surgical resection had shown the excellent result.


CONCLUSIONS
The possibility of IMT should be seriously considered when an intraspinal mass is found with evidence of tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT) is the mainstay of treatment and had shown good results. Surgical removal is to be considered in cases of worsening neurological status while the patient is on ATT.
Department of Orthopaedics, Sir J J Group Of Government Hospitals & Grant Medical College Mumbai - 400008. India.
Dhiraj Vithal
DV
Sonawane
Department of Orthopaedics, Sir J J Group Of Government Hospitals & Grant Medical College Mumbai - 400008. India.
Sanjay Anand
SA
Jagtap
Department of Orthopaedics, HInduja hospital Khar, Mumbai. India.
Hitendra Gulabrao
HG
Patil
Department of Orthopaedics, Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. India.
Sandeep Ramesh
SR
Biraris
Dean Office, BJMC & Sasoon Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Ajay S
AS
Chandanwale
Intramedullary tuberculoma; Surgical resection