Cervical spine tuberculosis

Authors

Najmul Islam, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
M Yaqoob Ahmedani, Aga Khan University

Document Type

Report

Department

Diabetes/Endocrinology and Metabolism

Abstract

We present a case that showed extensive tuberculous cervical, first thoracic and fifth lumbar vertebrae involvement. The involvement was non-contiguous with relative sparing of the inter-vertebral discs and involvement of posterior element. Diagnosis was made on histology. Patient received anti-tuberculosis treatment and showed remarkable response.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

Recommended Citation

Islam, N., Ahmedani, M. Y. (2004). Cervical spine tuberculosis. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 14(8), 499-500.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_diabet_endocrinol_metab/34