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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) is an uncommon manifestation of tuberculosis (TB).
  • CNS TB presents clinically as meningitis, intracranial tuberculomas, or spinal tuberculous arachnoiditis.
  • It accounts for approximately 1% of all active TB cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of central nervous system tuberculosis.
  • To highlight the co-occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis with tuberculous meningitis and intracranial tuberculomas.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a young male patient.
  • Clinical presentation review.
  • Diagnostic imaging findings.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with active pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Simultaneously diagnosed with tuberculous meningitis.
  • Numerous intracranial tuberculomas were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Central nervous system tuberculosis is a rare but serious complication of tuberculosis.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing CNS TB.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering CNS TB in patients with active pulmonary disease and neurological symptoms.