Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

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Isolated Coccygeal Tuberculosis

  • Kim, Do Un (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Seok Won (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • Ju, Chang Il (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
  • Received : 2012.06.04
  • Accepted : 2012.11.22
  • Published : 2012.11.28
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Abstract

Isolated tuberculosis of the coccyx is extremely rare. A 35-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of coccygeal and gluteal pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed osseous destruction and a large enhancing mass involving the coccyx with anterior and posterior extension. Pathologic examination of the surgical specimen revealed necrosis, chronic granulomatous inflammation, and multinucleated giant cells consistent with tuberculosis. This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis as a diagnosis even though unusual sites are involved.

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