Title: Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis – Characteristic Features with MR Imaging
Author: Dr Bindu R Kumar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i6.116
Abstract
Aim: To determine the main MRI characteristic features of tuberculous lesions of the spine in clinically confirmed cases of tuberculous spondylodiscitis
Materials and Methods: MRI images of patients with clinically proven Tuberculous spondylodiscits was assessed and the findings assessed to determine the characteristic features.
Result: The most commonly involved part was the thoracic spine. Para vertebral abscesses with destruction of the vertebrae and discs were seen in seven out of eight patients.
Conclusion: The study matches with the features described in literature.
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