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[Cerebral tuberculoma in pregnancy]
M Schabet1, H Wiethölter, C Wintermantel
1Neurologische Universitätsklinik, Tübingen.
Der Nervenarzt
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Intracranial tuberculomas, rare in developed nations, can occur during pregnancy. Prompt antituberculous treatment resolved both mediastinal and cerebral lesions, leading to a healthy birth.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Intracranial tuberculomas are uncommon in industrialized nations.
- Tuberculosis during pregnancy presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old pregnant German patient presented with new-onset epilepsy and hemiparesis.
- Cranial CT revealed a parietal contrast-enhancing lesion suggestive of a space-occupying mass.
Findings:
- Mediastinal tuberculosis was confirmed via biopsy.
- Cerebral and mediastinal lesions, along with neurological symptoms, resolved with antituberculous therapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful management of intracranial tuberculoma during pregnancy.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis are crucial for maternal and fetal outcomes.