Myxopapillary ependymoma of cauda equina presented with communicating hydrocephalus and papilloedema: A case report

@#We reported a case of cauda equina myxopapillary ependymoma in a patient who presented with atypical history of progressive blurring of vision. Ophthalmology examination revealed relative afferent pupillary defect, binasal hemianopia and papilloedema. This case report serves as a reminder that the intraspinal tumour could be a cause of papilloedema, despite rare, should be considered in a hydrocephalus patient who presented with no intracranial pathology and minimal spinal symptoms.

Tuberculous prostatic abscess in an immunocompromised patient

Genitourinary tuberculosis in developing countries comprises approximately 15-20% of extrapulmonary cases of tuberculosis.1 Tuberculosis of the prostate is an uncommon clinical condition with less than 5% of genitourinary tuberculosis involving the prostate,2,3 and tuberculous prostatic abscesses are unusual presentation. The following case illustrated a case of prostatic tuberculosis abscess in an immune-compromised patient