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Spine TB doubtful
In my MRI the impression was Altered signal intensity at L3 vertebral body appearing hypo on T1 and hyper on T2 and shows homogenous post contrast enhancement s/o infective etiology (? Tubercular) ... Further tests done were ESR 23 mm/hr and C reactive protein 4.2 mg/L... Can anyone tell me is it really spine TB.. the only symptom I m having is back pain I m 23 yrs old
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It could be initial stages of tb spine
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Does your pain get relieved with rest ?
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There are more tests to confirm tb spine
But if present needs to be treated early to prevent spread
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These information just suggest the likelihood of an infection in spine . Could be tuberculosis or any other infection. Please consult a spine specialist.
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