Intradural, eextramedullary tuberculoma of the spinal cord as a complication of tuberculous meningitis

Infection. 2003 Mar;31(2):115-7. doi: 10.1007/s15010-002-3019-8.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dura Mater*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Tuberculoma / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculoma / etiology
  • Tuberculoma / therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / complications*
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / etiology
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents