MRI Imaging of Spinal Intramedullary Tuberculoma

Journal Title: Clinical Radiology & Imaging Journal - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Spinal cord tuberculoma is a rare entity with cerebral to cord ratio 42:1, and is induced by haematogenous dissemination or through CSF infection. It is a treatable entity so holds importance in diagnosis [1,2]. We present a case of a 21 year old male presented with weakness, numbness and paresthesias in bilateral upper limbs with characteristic MR imaging findings of tuberculoma in the cord in healing calcified granulomatous stage [2,3].

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Lokesh Rana

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  • EP ID EP565497
  • DOI 10.23880/crij-16000135
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Lokesh Rana (2019). MRI Imaging of Spinal Intramedullary Tuberculoma. Clinical Radiology & Imaging Journal, 3(1), 1-2. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-565497