Tuberculous epidural abscess - an unusual presentation.

Prakash, Anupam; Kubba, Samir; Singh, N P; Garg, Dheeraj; Pathania, Anjali; Makhija, Aman; Prakash, Nirupama; Agarwal, S K

Prakash, Anupam; Kubba, Samir; Singh, N P; Garg, Dheeraj; Pathania, Anjali; Makhija, Aman; Prakash, Nirupama; Agarwal, S K.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-148243

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

A 23 year old female presented clinically as a case of transverse myelitis. However, MRI suggested an epidural abscess extending from T7 vertebral level to L 1 vertebral level. Histopathological analysis revealed the abscess to be tuberculous in nature. Patient responded to surgical decompression and anti-tuberculous therapy.

Tuberculosis; epidural abscess; myelitis

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Language: English Year: 2004 Type: Article