Spinal Tuberculosis with Paraplegia in Pregnancy: a Case Report with Management of Spinal TB in Pregnancy

  • Sushruti Kaushal
  • Santosh Kumar Dora
  • Sunil Thakur
Publication date
June 2015
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Journal
issn:0028-2715

Abstract

Spinal tuberculosis leading to paraplegia is uncommon in pregnancy and is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of tubercular paraplegia presenting at 35 weeks of gestation. She was managed with Anti-tubercular drugs and did not require surgical intervention. Her neurological status improved and she was allowed to go in labour. She delivered a healthy term infant by cesarean. At three months follow-up, both mother and child are doing well. 
 Keywords: paraplegia; pregnancy; spinal tuberculosis

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