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Vol. 15. Issue 2.
Pages 124-128 (June 2011)
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Vol. 15. Issue 2.
Pages 124-128 (June 2011)
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Tuberculoma intramedular en paciente inmunocompetente
Intramedullary tuberculoma in an immunocompetent patient
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Carlos E. Pérez1,2, Carlos M. Calderón1,2, Leonardo Bohórquez1,2,
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Correspondencia: Leonardo Bohórquez, Carrera 73B N° 10-B-65, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: (312) 592- 3289
1 Hospital Universitario La Samaritana, Colombia
2 Universidad de La Sabana, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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Presentamos el caso de un paciente de sexo masculino, de 26 años de edad, con compromiso subagudo de la fuerza muscular de los miembros inferiores y retención urinaria. Se documentó la presencia de un tuberculoma intramedular para el que recibió tratamiento antituberculoso y corticosteroides, obteniéndose resolución total de los síntomas. Al final se hace una corta revisión de la literatura científica.

Palabras clave:
tuberculosis
tuberculoma intramedular
sistema nervioso central
resonancia magnética
Abstract

We present the case of a 26 year old male patient, with a subacute compromise of muscle strength in his lower limbs and urinary retention. The presence of an intramedullary tuberculoma was documented. The patient received corticosteroids and anti-tuberculous therapy, with a total resolution of the symptoms. A short a literature review is also included.

Key words:
Tuberculosis
intramedullary tuberculoma
central nervous system
magnetic resonance imaging
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