TB Research

Recent advancement in the treatment and diagnosis methods of spinal tuberculosis misdiagnosed as metastatic bone cancer-a perspective

V. Saranya, G. Ganesh Raja, Thanigaivel Sundaram

Oral Oncology Reports · 2024-04

Abstract

• Pott's disease, is a severe form of tuberculosis that affects the spine. • Spinal tuberculosis typically begins with the infection of the vertebral bodies or intervertebral discs by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. • Treatment of spinal tuberculosis typically involves a combination of anti-tuberculosis medications. • Spinal TB is infectious, however inflammation and tissue damage may increase the risk of bone tumours. • MRI, CT, and X-rays can assess spinal TB, presented report showcase the recent advancement and diagnostic methods used for the MTB infection.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Perspective (graphical)
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Pathology