Pott's disease and multiple myeloma in the bone marrow: A rare coincidence

E. Osho, P. Osho, O. Oluwatosin
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Abstract

Pott's disease also known as tuberculosis (TB) spondylitis is the most dangerous form of musculoskeletal TB. It is associated with neurological deficits. Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterised by bone degradation and suppression of the immune system. It often presents itself as bone pain and anaemia. Coexistence of Pott's disease and TB is a rare occurrence. However, we present a patient with persistent back pain and anaemia, who was initially diagnosed with TB. Despite treatment with anti-TB medication for six months, he developed bone pains, lower limb numbness, and pallor. On radiographic, laboratory, and pathologic investigations, MM with Pott's disease was diagnosed. This case points out the fact that MM may coincide with active or recurrent TB. Due to the similarity of their clinical symptoms, one of them may be ignored, and this will lead to serious complications for the patient.
波特病和骨髓多发性骨髓瘤:罕见的巧合
波特病也被称为结核(TB)脊柱炎,是最危险的肌肉骨骼结核形式。它与神经功能障碍有关。多发性骨髓瘤(MM)的特点是骨骼退化和免疫系统的抑制。它通常表现为骨痛和贫血。波特病与结核病共存是一种罕见的现象。然而,我们提出了一个持续背部疼痛和贫血的病人,他最初被诊断为结核病。尽管接受了6个月的抗结核药物治疗,他还是出现了骨痛、下肢麻木和脸色苍白。经影像学、实验室及病理检查,诊断为MM伴Pott病。本病例指出结核分枝杆菌可能与活动性或复发性结核同时发生。由于两者临床症状相似,可能会忽略其中一种,从而给患者带来严重的并发症。
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期刊介绍: The Nigerian Journal of Medicine publishes articles on socio-economic, political and legal matters related to medical practice; conference and workshop reports and medical news.
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