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Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health concern, with nearly two billion people infected.
  • While pulmonary TB is common, extrapulmonary TB, including central nervous system (CNS) involvement, can occur.
  • Migrants from TB-endemic regions may present with atypical or severe manifestations of the disease.

Observation:

  • A young refugee presented with sixth nerve palsy and MRI findings suggestive of a pontine tumor.
  • Stereotactic biopsy revealed giant cells and acid-fast rods, consistent with a tuberculoma.
  • A positive Quantiferon test further supported the diagnosis of TB.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a pontine tuberculoma, a rare CNS manifestation of TB.
  • Initiation of antituberculous treatment led to a slow but steady recovery.
  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of CNS tuberculomas.

Implications:

  • Screening migrants from TB-endemic areas for latent or active TB is essential.
  • Early recognition and treatment of CNS TB can prevent severe neurological sequelae.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering infectious etiologies, like TB, in neurological presentations among migrant populations.