When Tuberculosis Imitates a Bone Tumor: A Rare Case of Silent Tuberculous Spondylitis Causing Spinal Cord Compression

Tuberculosis continues to pose a substantial burden on global health, with a substantial number of individuals affected by the disease worldwide. Skeletal tuberculosis, although less common, represents a significant subset of tuberculosis cases, comprising approximately 10% of those with active tuberculosis. This case report aims to describe a rare instance of isolated skeletal tuberculosis, where the diagnosis was made histologically, despite the absence of systemic tuberculosis symptoms.