Hemichorea‐Hemiballism: An Uncommon Presentation of Central Nervous System Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13063
Abstract: Hemichorea-hemiballism is traditionally viewed as the result of lesions of the subthalamic nucleus (STN). However, it has also been documented with lesions involving other brain regions (ie, cortex, caudate, putamen, thalamus, and brainstem), suggesting this… read more here.
Keywords: hemiballism; hemichorea hemiballism; nervous system; central nervous ... See more keywords
18FDG-PET is sensitive tool for detection of extracranial tuberculous foci in central nervous system tuberculosis – Preliminary observations from a tertiary care center in northern India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.116585
Abstract: PURPOSE To study the role of 18FDG- PET (Flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography) in a) determining the extent of cranial and extra-cranial disease and b) diagnosis as well as prognosis of CNS TB (central nervous system… read more here.
Keywords: northern india; nervous system; central nervous; tertiary care ... See more keywords
Infliximab for Paradoxical Reactions in Pediatric Central Nervous System Tuberculosis.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piab094
Abstract: Paradoxical reactions in central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe 4 HIV-uninfected children treated for CNS-TB with severe paradoxical reactions unresponsive to corticosteroids. All made recovery after treatment… read more here.
Keywords: nervous system; central nervous; paradoxical reactions; system tuberculosis ... See more keywords