Author:
Amin Md Rezaul,Rahman Md Tauhidur,Hossain A. B. M. Manwar,Quader Tahsina,Islam KM Tarikul
Abstract
Background:
There are few guidelines on how to best manage craniovertebral junction (CVJ) tuberculosis (TB). Certainly, timely tissue diagnosis, immobilization of the neck, and decompression of CVJ with appropriate stabilization are the mainstays of treatment for TB at the CVJ.
Case Description:
Three patients, ages 16–68, presented with CVJ TB with atlanto-axial dislocation responsible for progressive quadriparesis/plegia. Based on X-rays, magnetic resonance, and computed tomography studies, patients underwent timely decompressions and fusions followed by antitubercular drug treatment.
Conclusion:
Early diagnosis, proper decompression with fusion, treated with anti-TB drug for proper period were keys to managing TB involving the craniocervical junction in these three patients.
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Surgery
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