| Tuberculous epidural granuloma simulating a herniated lumbar disk: a report of a case. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7379392 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A tuberculous epidural granuloma was encountered in a 43-year-old man with a typical syndrome of lumbar disk herniation. Roentgenograms of the spine revealed only an anterior bony bridge between the vertebral bodies of L4 and L5, and a narrowing of the fourth intervetebral space. Myelogram showed a complete block of the dural sac, which appeared to be caused by an extradural mass located at the level of the L4-L5 disk. At operation granulomatous tissue was found in the anterior epidural space and the fourth intervertebral disk. On the basis of the radiographic and surgical findings, it is reasonable to assume that the infection spread to the epidural space from an inapparent vertebral focus either directly or by way of the intervertebral disk. |
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Authors:
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F Postacchini; A Montanaro |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical orthopaedics and related research Volume: - ISSN: 0009-921X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. Publication Date: 1980 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1980-08-28 Completed Date: 1980-08-28 Revised Date: 2005-03-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0075674 Medline TA: Clin Orthop Relat Res Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 182-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Humans Intervertebral Disk Displacement / diagnosis*, radiography Male Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnosis*, radiography |
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