Bilateral primary optic neuropathy as the presenting manifestation of tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00579
Abstract: Vision impairment is one of the devastating complications of central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB). Optic atrophy is a sequelae of various forms of CNS TB which, ultimately, is responsible for vision impairment. It is… read more here.
Keywords: primary optic; optic atrophy; tuberculosis; bilateral primary ... See more keywords
Pott’s Spine with Tubercular Meningitis and Primary Optic Atrophy: An Enigma with a Rare Cautionary Tale
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400345
Abstract: Tuberculosis of spine, known as Pott’s spine, is a significant health risk. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis with lack of timely interventions lead to serious neurological complications and is associated with morbidity and mortality. We present… read more here.
Keywords: primary optic; pott spine; optic atrophy; tubercular meningitis ... See more keywords