Title |
Noncontiguous multi-tiered spinal tuberculosis associated with sternal localization: a case report
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Published in |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, July 2017
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DOI | 10.1186/s13256-017-1323-2 |
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Authors |
Mariam Erraoui, Bouchra Amine, Latifa Tahiri, Imane El Binoune, Jihane Bahha, Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni |
Abstract |
Tuberculous spondylodiscitis is a frequent localization of tuberculosis. Multi-tiered involvement and an association with sternal localization are rare. We report a case of multi-tiered tuberculous spondylodiscitis with sternal localization in an immunocompetent 41-year-old Arab woman who had inflammatory bilateral sciatica L5 and S1 and a history of low back pain caused by a trauma. Radiography, computed tomography, and a vertebral biopsy were useful for diagnosis. She reacted well to anti-bacillary treatment despite the occurrence of multiple paravertebral and subcutaneous abscesses. The medullar magnetic resonance imaging control performed at 4 months, 12 months, and 1 year after the end of treatment showed a favorable evolution. To avoid the delay of diagnosis, especially in our endemic context, tuberculosis must be evoked usually. This will improve the prognosis of our patients. |
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