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ArticleKorean journal of neurotrauma2024

Spinal Cord Injury From Tuberculous Spondylitis Misdiagnosed as Metastatic Spinal Tumor and Bacterial Spondylitis: A Case Report & Literature Review.

Seong Hyun Wui, Myeong Jin Ko, Byung-Jou Lee, Subum Lee, Woo-Keun Kwon

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Article in Korean journal of neurotrauma, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Seong Hyun WuiDepartment of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8811-1589
Myeong Jin KoDepartment of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1850-7753
Byung-Jou LeeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4030-3618
Subum LeeDepartment of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4732-8137
Woo-Keun KwonDepartment of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0432-8620

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Abstract

Tuberculous (TB) spondylitis, also known as Pott's disease, was first described by Percivall Pott in 1779. The diagnosis of TB spondylitis is often delayed because of the non-specific nature of the infection, which can lead to severe consequences. Differential diagnosis is especially critical in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who present with lymph node or bone metastasis. We present the case of a 76-year-old female with advanced gastric cancer, who was initially suspected of having a metastatic spinal tumor and bacterial spondylitis. The patient presented with lower limb paralysis and was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, resulting in a loss of hope for recovery. However, following the subsequent diagnosis of TB spondylitis and multiple surgical interventions, the patient achieved complete remission and significant improvement, ultimately regaining the ability to walk independently. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and timely intervention in cases where the initial presentations may mimic metastatic disease.

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MetastasisSpinal cord compressionSpondylitisTuberculosis

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PMCPMC11711030

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