Isolated Coccygeal Tuberculosis
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 495-497, 2012.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-100455
ABSTRACT
Isolated tuberculosis of the coccyx is extremely rare. A 35-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of coccygeal and gluteal pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed osseous destruction and a large enhancing mass involving the coccyx with anterior and posterior extension. Pathologic examination of the surgical specimen revealed necrosis, chronic granulomatous inflammation, and multinucleated giant cells consistent with tuberculosis. This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis as a diagnosis even though unusual sites are involved.
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Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Células Gigantes
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Cóccix
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Inflamação
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Necrose
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
2012
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