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Tuberculosis of the central nervous system is uncommon. The intramedullary localization is exceptional. We report five cases of intramedullary tuberculosis observed in four women and one man with a mean age of 43 years. Two patients had a prior history of tuberculosis. Spinal cord compression was,found clinically in all cases. The spinal MRI visualized the tuberculoma in all patients: two had a double tumor. Complete removal of the tuberculoma was possible in only one patient. Outcome was stationary for four patients.

Langue : FRANCAIS

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