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
Leptomeningeal leukaemia misdiagnosed as tubercular meningitis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228328
Abstract: Chronic meningitis is a common syndrome with multiple aetiological causes. It can be associated with visionproblems as well as multifocal involvement of the central nervous system. Often it presents with constitutional symptoms as well. The… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; leukaemia misdiagnosed; misdiagnosed tubercular; leptomeningeal leukaemia ... See more keywords
Pediatric Tubercular Meningitis: A Review
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DOI: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_78_18
Abstract: Childhood tuberculosis (TB) has a high incidence and prevalence in developing countries like India with tubercular meningitis (TBM) being the most common cause of death. Most cases of TBM are diagnosed late when despite adequate… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; pediatric tubercular; tubercular meningitis; meningitis review ... See more keywords