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CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
CUREUS INC
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36427
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lesions; metastasis; kidney cancer; spine tuberculosis; m; tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis is a commonly misdiagnosed infectious disease that can mimic bone tumors or metastatic lesions in the spine. In patients with cancer and signs of lymph node involvement and bone lesions, exploring other potential causes is crucial for diagnosis. This case study highlights the importance of maintaining a high level of suspicion, as a lytic lesion initially misdiagnosed as a metastatic lesion turned out to be renal cell carcinoma.
Tuberculosis is a widespread, airborne infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. This infection is often misdiagnosed, particularly in the case of spinal tuberculosis which can present atypically. Although rare, tuberculosis can mimic bone tumors or metastatic lesions in the spine. In patients with immunosuppression who have cancer and show signs of lymph node involvement and bone lesions, it is important to explore other potential causes as part of the diagnosis process. Here, we present a case of renal cell carcinoma in which a lytic lesion in the spinal cord was initially misdiagnosed as a metastatic lesion due to the presence of cancer. Skeletal tuberculosis is a rare condition, and it is crucial to maintain a high level of suspicion for a proper diagnosis.
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