Loss of Consciousness and Cardiac Arrest as an Atypical Presentation of Tubercular Meningitis: A Case Report.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
; 60(251): 654-656, 2022 Jul 01.
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ABSTRACT
Tubercular meningitis is a devastating presentation of extra pulmonary tuberculosis, with fatality in each case without treatment. A 39 years male, a regular consumer of alcohol and a known case of major depressive disorder, presented with the alleged history of using an electric heater in a closed room, and presented to emergency with unconsciousness and cardiac arrest. As his neurological status didn't improve over 72 hrs, a magnetic resonance imaging brain was done which was non-conclusive. Electroencephalogram revealed diffuse right fronto-parietal seizure activity ceasing with midazolam injection, hence levetiracetam was started. Lumbar puncture revealed increased adenosine deaminase and nil white blood cells. Repeat lumbar puncture showed lymphocytic-predominant pleocytosis, elevated protein and low glucose. The patient was started on anti-tubercular therapy and an injection of dexamethasone was added. Repeat electroencephalogram didn't show any seizure-like activity. It is important to be aware of variety of presentations of tubercular meningitis. Delay in treatment leads to irreversible neurological damage and even death. Keywords cardiac arrest; case report; tubercular meningitis; unconsciousness.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis Meníngea
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Trastorno Depresivo Mayor
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Paro Cardíaco
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
Año:
2022
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Article
País de afiliación:
Nepal