Tuberculous meningitis in immunocompetent adults: two cases with a clinico-radiological discussion.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg
; 98(4): 312-7, 1996 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8930422
ABSTRACT
In developed countries with a low incidence of tuberculosis, infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis is easily overlooked as the cause of meningitis in an immunocompetent adult. Two cases are presented, with emphasis on the main reasons for delay of diagnosis. Neuroradiology revealed a progressive hypertrophic basal meningitis. The clinical and radiological outcome was good after tuberculostatic and corticosteroid treatment.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Contexto em Saúde:
3_ND
Problema de saúde:
3_neglected_diseases
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3_tuberculosis
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose Meníngea
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Neurol Neurosurg
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Bélgica