Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis Due to Tuberculosis: A Case Report Publisher Pubmed



Salari M¹ ; Zaker Harofte B¹ ; Etemadifar M²
Source: Neuroradiology Journal Published:2023

Abstract

Neurotuberculosis is a potentially fatal disease that can present with upper or lower motor neuron symptoms. Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is characterized by contiguous inflammatory lesions of the spinal cord extending to three or more vertebral segments. The causes of LETM include infections, neoplasm, and autoimmune diseases. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rare cause of transverse myelitis. Here, we report a 21-year-old Afghan female who was referred with chronic progressive quadriparesis and showed LETM on cervical MRI. This report indicates that tuberculosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis of LETM, especially in endemic areas. © The Author(s) 2022.