Cerebral tuberculoma, an overlook diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2016.11.072
Abstract: Introduction The intracranial tuberculomas represent one of the most serious localizations of tuberculosis, their incidence varies according to the context accounting for 0.2% of the intracranial processes in the Western countries and 5 to 10%… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; overlook diagnosis; tuberculoma overlook; tuberculoma ... See more keywords
Giant cerebral tuberculoma mimicking a high-grade tumour in a child.
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248545
Abstract: We present an 11-year-old girl who manifested with unprovoked right-sided focal motor seizures. CT revealed a large lobulated hypodense mass in the left temporoparietal lobe, with perilesional oedema and postcontrast peripheral enhancement. Diagnostic uncertainty resulted… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculoma mimicking; high grade; histology; giant cerebral ... See more keywords
Cerebral Tuberculoma with Mild Posterior Cervical Pain as the Main Symptom Despite Extensive Brain Lesions
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9020-21
Abstract: A 59-year-old woman with a diabetes history experienced mild neck pain. A neurological examination revealed only mild neck stiffness. Magnetic resonance imaging showed extensive T2-weighted high-intensity lesions with patchy gadolinium enhancement mainly involving the white… read more here.
Keywords: despite extensive; brain; tuberculoma mild; pain ... See more keywords