Tuberculous spondylitis - lumbar

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Backache.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Total destruction of the L4/ L5 disc, with partial destruction of adjacent vertebral bodies. There are also paraspinal masses and central canal narrowing. 

Case Discussion

Pott disease is the eponymous name given to tuberculosis spondylitis. 

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