An unusual presentation of neurotuberculosis
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Tarih
2001
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Amer Assoc Neurological Surgeons
Erişim Hakkı
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Özet
Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. Many types of neurotuberculosis have been described, but there is only one previously reported case of subdural empyema caused by tuberculous bacilli. A 1-year-old boy who had been treated for pulmonary tuberculosis was referred to the authors' institution with a diagnosis of right frontoparietal extraaxial abscess formation. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extraaxial abscess with no evidence of calvarial infection. A craniotomy was pet-formed to drain the pus, which was located subdurally. A polymerase chain reaction test yielded positive results, and histopathological examination revealed caseation. Antituberculous treatment was started after a diagnosis of subdural empyema with related neurotuberculosis had been made. At the end of a 12-month course of medical therapy, the patient was well with no evidence of tuberculosis.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
empyema, neurotuberculosis, subdural space
Kaynak
Journal of Neurosurgery
WoS Q Değeri
Q1
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Cilt
94
Sayı
6
