Tuberculous cranial pachymeningitis.
Neurology
; 68(4): 298-300, 2007 Jan 23.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17242338
ABSTRACT
We describe two immunocompetent patients with tuberculous cranial pachymeningitis. Both patients underwent biopsy after focal dural thickening was identified on MRI. Histopathologic examination of tissue revealed necrotizing granulomatous inflammation. PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA was negative on CSF but positive on tissue. Both patients responded to antituberculous therapy. Although uncommon as a cause of cranial pachymeningitis, tuberculosis should be considered, since it responds well to treatment.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis Meníngea
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Duramadre
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurology
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia