Oct 21, 2024 · CT and MRI. Cross-sectional imaging is required to better assess the extent of involvement and particularly for the presence of an epidural component and cord compression. …

A gibbus deformity has occurred secondary to a severe T12/L1 spondylodiscitis, with impingement of the spinal cord, just proximal to the conus. The following collections are …

Thoracic spine MRI demonstrates a kyphotic deformity involving the thoracolumbar region secondary to the destructive process involving the T11-12 junction. The process appears to …

Aug 17, 2024 · Tuberculous spondylitis and pyogenic spondylitis are both common causes of spinal infection. Imaging findings of these two diseases can be challenging to distinguish, yet …

Aug 21, 2022 · MRI is the modality of choice for assessing spinal cord pathology. MRI Early-stage tuberculoma is characterized by a severe inflammatory response that results in extensive …

CT scan of the chest revealed miliary TB nodules and necrotic mediastinal lymph nodes. The patient was treated with a four-drug ATT regimen (Ethambutol 500mg, Pyrazinamide 5oomg, …

Feb 13, 2025 · Tuberculous meningitis is the most common presentation of intracranial tuberculosis, and usually refers to infection of the leptomeninges. Uncommonly tuberculosis …

Aug 11, 2023 · Tuberculosis of the central nervous system can result from either hematogenous spread from distant systemic infection (e.g. pulmonary tuberculosis) or direct extension from …

Jun 7, 2024 · MRI. Tuberculous osteomyelitis has a variable appearance with signal characteristics similar to pyogenic osteomyelitis (i.e. low T1, high T2) being reported. One …

These appearances indicate prior TB infection: prior TB empyema. auto-nephrectomy. prior TB spondylodiscitis and paraspinal abscesses