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Primary tuberculous cerebellar abscess: case report.

A G Saini¹, S Dogra, R Kumar

¹Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India. doc.arushi@gmail.com

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|November 2, 2011

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Tuberculous cerebellar abscess, a rare form of central nervous system tuberculosis, can cause acute hydrocephalus. This case highlights a rare presentation in an 8-year-old boy with right hemiparesis.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) is a serious infection.
Tuberculous cerebellar abscess is an exceptionally rare manifestation of CNS TB.

Observation:

An 8-year-old boy presented with symptoms suggestive of increased intracranial pressure and focal neurological deficit.
Clinical presentation included acute hydrocephalus and right hemiparesis.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with a cerebellar abscess.
The abscess was attributed to tuberculosis, a rare etiology for this condition in the cerebellum.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare presentations of CNS TB, even in pediatric patients.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management of tuberculous cerebellar abscess are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by atypical CNS TB manifestations.