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Intradural, Eextramedullary Tuberculoma of the Spinal Cord as a Complication of Tuberculous Meningitis

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An unusual case of an intradural, extramedullary spinal cord tuberculoma, as a complication of tuberculous meningitis caused by a strain susceptible to major anti-TB drugs, is described in a previously healthy, HIV-negative, 27-year-old male. The tuberculoma was detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) while the patient was under conventional anti-tuberculous (anti-TB) therapy. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis. Despite the anti-TB treatment and the surgical resection, intramedullary spreading occurred. Finally, a favorable response was achieved by prolongation of treatment accompanied by the administration of ofloxacin and cycloserine.

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  1. Dept. of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Infectious Diseases, Grigoriou Lampraki 13 str,GR-54638 Thessaloniki, Greece. skendros@med.auth.gr, , , , , , GR

    P. Skendros, F. Kamaria & L. Sidiropoulos

  2. Dept. of Neurosurgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece, , , , , , GR

    V. Kontopoulos

  3. Dept. of Radiology, Papageorgiou Hospital,Thessaloniki, Greece, , , , , , GR

    I. Tsitouridis

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Received: February 4, 2002 · Revision accepted: April 23, 2002

P. Skendros (corresponding author)

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Skendros, P., Kamaria, F., Kontopoulos, V. et al. Intradural, Eextramedullary Tuberculoma of the Spinal Cord as a Complication of Tuberculous Meningitis. Infection 31, 115–117 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-002-3019-8

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