Abstract:A female aged 72 years, presented with a history of backache and weakness of the lower leg for 2 months. Sagittal MRI showed posterior extradural mass at Th4 level and CT showed destruction of the lamina at Th4.Gradually paralysis of the lower leg increased, so laminectomy of Th3-5 was performed 12 days after admission. A hard mass-like tumor with adhesion to the dura, and white pus was found at surgery.Pathology was tuberculosis, and acid-fastended bacteria were detected in the pus. Five months after the oper… Show more
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