Tuberculous osteitis of clivus.

Neurol India

Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029, India.

Published: March 2003

Tuberculous osteitis of clivus is rare. Its diagnosis is difficult because of the rarity of the site and the non-specific nature of the disease. Management consists of confirmation of diagnosis by biopsy and chemotherapy with anti-tubercular drugs. Meningitis may complicate the clinical course, increase morbidity and mortality.

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