Paradoxical Deterioration of Intramedullary Spinal Tuberculomas during Antituberculous Therapy
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 408-410, 2007.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-118046
ABSTRACT
"Paradoxical deterioration" during antituberculous therapy is generally defined as the clinical or radiological worsening of pre-existing tuberculous lesions or the development of new lesions in a patient who initially improves. The phenomenon of paradoxical deterioration in intramedullary tuberculoma of the spinal cord is rare and is a less established entity. The authors present an unusual case of paraparesis as a result of paradoxical deterioration of intramedullary tuberculoma despite adequate antituberculous therapy. Here, we review the relevant literatures and discuss its possible pathogenic mechanisms.
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Main subject:
Spinal Cord
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Tuberculoma
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Paraparesis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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