A Case of Intradural, Extramedullary Tuberculous Granuloma Developed During the Treatment of Tuberculous Meningitis.
- Author:
Young Joo LEE
1
;
Hyun Young PARK
;
Hyuk CHANG
;
Yo Sik KIM
;
Kwang Ho CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Wonkwang Medical Science Research Center. Iksan, Korea. devilyj97@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intradural extramedullary tuberculous granuloma;
Spinal cord compression
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential;
Granuloma*;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Spinal Cord;
Spinal Cord Compression;
Tuberculosis, Meningeal*;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2006;24(1):92-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 24-year-old man was treated with anti-tuberculous therapy after being diagnosed with tuberculous meningitis. However, he developed abrupt onset of weakness in the lower extremities. Thoracic spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a soft tissue mass, a compressed posterior spinal cord. A total resection of the intradural extramedullary mass was performed. A histological examination revealed the infiltration of inflammatory cells with granulomatous lesions. Intradural extramedullary tuberculous granuloma is rare, but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of spinal cord compression.
