Spinal intramedullary tuberculoma

ABSTRACT

Spinal intramedullary tuberculosis is a rare disease entity. The authors report two healthy adult patients presented with progressive paraparesis due to histologically proven intramedullary tuberculomas. The spinal magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] scans revealed intensely enhancing intramedullary lesion. Surgery was performed through laminectomy and complete resection was achieved. Both patients improved after surgery with normal motor power and follow-up MRI showed complete excision