Multiple intracranial tubercular abscesses in a child

Authors

  • M Narang Lecturer, Departments of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
  • S Gomber Professor, Departments of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
  • L Upreti Professor, Radiodiagnosis, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
  • S Dua Professor, Neurosurgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi

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tubercular abscesses

Abstract

2 year old girl presented with fever and cough for 4 months. Neurological examination revealed right sided hemiplegia. Contrast enhanced computed tomography of brain showed multiple hypodense ring enhancing lesions. Pus on aspiration of intracranial abscess showed positive polymerase chain reaction for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A possibility of tuberculosis though not commonly recognised may be considered in any child presenting with prolonged fever and multiple intracranial abscesses.

DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3568

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2010), Vol. 8, No. 2, Issue 30, 244-246

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Multiple intracranial tubercular abscesses in a child. (2010). Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 8(2), 244-246. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3568

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2010)

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Multiple intracranial tubercular abscesses in a child. (2010). Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 8(2), 244-246. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3568