J Korean Soc Magn Reson Med.  2008 Dec;12(2):201-205.

MR Imaging of Intradural Extramedullary Tuberculoma of the Spinal Cord: Report of Two Cases

• Sohn YJ
• Choi SS
• Jeon SJ
• Park SH
• Juhng SK

Abstract

Intradural extramedullary tuberculoma of the spinal cord is a rare manifestation of the spinal tuberculosis, with a few cases described so far. Recently, we have experienced two cases of extensive intradural extramedullary tuberculoma at the thoracic spine. So, we report these cases with review of the literatures.

Keyword

Magnetic resonance (MR); Tuberculoma; Spinal cord

MeSH Terms

Spinal Cord
Spine
Tuberculoma
Tuberculosis, Spinal