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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) can affect the central nervous system (CNS), presenting diagnostic challenges, especially during pregnancy.
  • Neurotuberculosis in pregnant refugees is an underreported condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of neurotuberculosis in a pregnant refugee.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic and management approach.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a Somali refugee in her second trimester of pregnancy.
  • Clinical presentation included right-sided hemisyndrome and left oculomotor nerve palsy.
  • Diagnostic tools included cranial MRI, chest X-ray (CXR), and PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • Treatment involved a standard four-drug anti-TB regimen.

Main Results:

  • A solitary brainstem lesion and hilar lymphadenopathy were identified.
  • Disseminated tuberculosis involving the CNS was confirmed via PCR.
  • The patient received a four-drug anti-tuberculosis regimen (rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol).
  • Significant neurological improvement and a positive pregnancy outcome were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Disseminated tuberculosis with CNS involvement can occur during pregnancy.
  • Prompt diagnosis and multi-drug anti-TB therapy are crucial for favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering TB in at-risk populations presenting with neurological symptoms during pregnancy.