Primary giant granulomatous basal meningitis: an unusual presentation of tuberculosis

作者: E. Beşkonakli , Süleyman Çayli , Mustafa Turgut , Yildiz Yalçinlar

DOI: 10.1007/S003810050180

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摘要: A case of granulomatous tuberculous meningitis in a 3-year-old child without any known primary disease other organ is presented. Tuberculous an uncommon presentation tuberculosis and characterized by diffuse or circumscribed involvement the meninges, particularly at base brain. Early diagnosis treatment are essential to prevent worst events it can bring improve chances survival. Diagnosis remains difficult because lack reliable clinical diagnostic criteria.

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