Surgical Treatment for Spinal Tuberculosis without Elevation of Inflammatory Biomarkers at the Initial Visit Mimicking Spinal Metastasis

<div>Imaging findings at the initial visit. (a) MRI sagittal imaging. T1 low and T2 iso-to-low extradural mass formation and severe compression to the spinal cord were observed. (b) CT sagittal reconstruction and axial imaging at T6. Osteolytic destruction of T6 and T7 vertebrae was observed. (c) X-ray just after the primary surgery.</div>

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Figure 1: Surgical Treatment for Spinal Tuberculosis without Elevation of Inflammatory Biomarkers at the Initial Visit Mimicking Spinal Metastasis 