Tuberculosis (TB): radiculomyelitis
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Tuberculosis (TB): radiculomyelitis. Subacute onset paraparesis, Radicular pain and paraesthesias, Muscle wasting. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- Subacute onset paraparesis
- Radicular pain and paraesthesias
- Muscle wasting
- Fever
- Paraplegia
- Bladder and bowel problems
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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References
- Wasay M, Arif H, Khealani B, Ahsan H. Neuroimaging of tuberculous myelitis: analysis of ten cases and review of literature. J Neuroimaging 2006; 16:197-205.
- Hernández-Albújar S, Arribas JR, Royo A, González-García JJ, Peña JM, Vázquez JJ. Tuberculous radiculomyelitis complicating tuberculous meningitis: case report and review. Clin Infect Dis 2000; 30:915-921.
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