| An unusual presentation of neurotuberculosis: subdural empyema. Case report. | |
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PMID: 11409530 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. Many types of neurotuberculosis have been described, but there is only one previously reported case of subdural empyema caused by tuberculous bacilli. A 1-year-old boy who had been treated for pulmonary tuberculosis was referred to the authors' institution with a diagnosis of right frontoparietal extraaxial abscess formation. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extraaxial abscess with no evidence of calvarial infection. A craniotomy was performed to drain the pus, which was located subdurally. A polymerase chain reaction test yielded positive results, and histopathological examination revealed caseation. Antituberculous treatment was started after a diagnosis of subdural empyema with related neurotuberculosis had been made. At the end of a 12-month course of medical therapy, the patient was well with no evidence of tuberculosis. |
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Authors:
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S R Cayli; C Onal; A Koçak; S H Onmuş; A Tekiner |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurosurgery Volume: 94 ISSN: 0022-3085 ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurosurg. Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-06-18 Completed Date: 2001-06-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0253357 Medline TA: J Neurosurg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 988-91 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, Inönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey. srcayli@hotmail.com |
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Antitubercular Agents
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therapeutic use Drainage Drug Therapy, Combination Empyema, Subdural / microbiology* Humans Infant Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tuberculosis, Central Nervous System / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology, surgery |
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0/Antitubercular Agents |
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