Syringomyelia as a complication of tuberculous meningitis.
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ABSTRACT
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a common manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Syringomyelia is a rare complication of TBM. We report a case of syringomyelia due to TBM. A 25 year old Thai male was admitted with a history of progressive paraparesis and loss of body sensation. He had a history of TBM in the previous year, and was treated with antituberculous drugs. Physical examination revealed a temperature of 37 degrees C. Motor power was grade 3/5 with generalized hyperreflexia. He had bilateral loss of pain, temperature and vibratory sensation below the T7 level. A magnetic resonance imaging of the spine demonstrated a long segment of syrinx from C4 to the conus medullaris region. A T12-L1 laminectomy and syringosubarachnoid shunt were done. His clinical symptoms improved after surgery.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Syringomyelia
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Thailand
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Tuberculosis, Meningeal
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Humans
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Male
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Adult
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Laminectomy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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