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Noncontiguous multiple tuberculous spondylitis is not uncommon, and most of the reported cases have lesions only on 2 or 3 levels. To the best of our knowledge, multifocal extensive spinal TB involving the whole spine is rarely reported in the literature, which may be presented as asymptomatic and have a higher incidence of neurological complications. It is noticeable that the possibility of TB is considered for any skip lesions involving the spine cautiously. Diagnosis and treatment at early stages would resolve the neurological deficits without operation.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.ijtb.2020.06.002

Type

Journal article

Journal

The indian journal of tuberculosis

Publication Date

07/2020

Volume

67

Pages

438 - 443

Addresses

Department of Spine, Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Keywords

Cervical Vertebrae, Lumbar Vertebrae, Sacrum, Thoracic Vertebrae, Humans, Tuberculosis, Spinal, Spondylitis, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Antitubercular Agents, Treatment Outcome, Adult, Female, Male