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J Neurosci Rural Pract
; 11(1): 178-182, 2020 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32140025
ABSTRACT
Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is described in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. Simultaneous active pulmonary tuberculosis in these disorders is a relatively rare phenomenon. We report a 16 year-old boy diagnosed as LETM with clinicoradiological correlation. Further evaluation revealed active pulmonary tuberculosis. He had good recovery following the combination of antituberculosis regimen with corticosteroids.