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Central nervous system tuberculosis: a forgotten diagnosis.

Ping-Song Chou1, Ching-Kuan Liu, Ruey-Tay Lin

  • 1Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) can present atypically, mimicking other conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this serious infection, especially with intracranial tuberculomas.

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Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) presents diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific clinical, laboratory, and neuroimaging findings.
  • Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) and intracranial tuberculomas, though distinct forms of CNS TB, share these nonspecific diagnostic features.
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, including CNS TB, shows a rising incidence in developed countries, necessitating increased physician awareness.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old male with a history of alcohol use presented with atypical neuropsychiatric symptoms following a traffic accident.
  • Initial presentation mimicked Wernicke encephalopathy, complicating the early suspicion of CNS infection.
  • Brain MRI revealed a miliary pattern of intracranial tuberculomas, prompting further investigation.

Findings:

  • Despite inconclusive initial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis was confirmed via positive CSF and sputum cultures.
  • The patient was diagnosed with TBM and miliary tuberculosis.
  • Treatment with standard antituberculous therapy led to a positive response, despite paradoxical expansion of cerebral tuberculomas.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering CNS TB in patients with atypical presentations and comorbidities.
  • Familiarity with the diverse manifestations of CNS TB is essential for timely diagnosis and effective management.
  • Prompt treatment of CNS TB can lead to favorable outcomes, even in complex cases with paradoxical reactions.