Paradoxically developed optochiasmatic tuberculoma and tuberculous lymphadenitis: a case report with 18-month follow up by MRI.

作者: Ahmet Kalkan , Selami Serhatlioglu , Mehmet Ozden , Affan Denk , Kutbettin Demirdag

DOI: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000209091.57281.23

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摘要: We report the first case ofextracranial tuberculous lymphadenitis which paradoxically developed during treatment of intracranial tuberculoma. Our patient, a 15-year-old girl who initially presented with meningitis and tuberculomas, extracranial tuberculomas for central nervous system tuberculosis. She was followed clinically cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at three monthly intervals. Within 18 months specific antituberculous treatment, patient had fully recovered. The course response to therapy are discussed in light current literature.

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