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Intraspinal and intracranial Neurotuberculosis: A case report.
Zahra Bakhshi1, Mohammad Ibrahim Ashkaran2, Sara Nazemsadati3
1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Summary
Tuberculosis meningitis (TBM) presents with subtle symptoms like cognitive changes, often mimicking other conditions. This case highlights TBM with spinal involvement, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Tuberculosis meningitis (TBM) is a severe form of tuberculosis (TB) with high mortality and disability rates.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to rapid onset and nonspecific symptoms, necessitating early recognition for effective control.
- This report details a TBM case with atypical neurological and cognitive symptoms alongside iliopsoas abscess and spondylodiscitis.
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