Three Different Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis – A Case Series
Abstract
Central nervous system (CNS) – Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in developing countries such as India. It accounts for 5%–10% of cases of extra pulmonary TB, of which 1% have serious illness. The diagnosis and treatment of these patients is quite challenging in resource-limited settings because confirming a bacterial specimen is difficult. Imaging plays a crucial role in differentiating tuberculoma from other similar space-occupying lesions and in assessing the prognosis. Bacteriological demonstration of TB bacilli confirms the diagnosis. We present three unique presentations of CNS TB with two pulmonary involvements and serious illness.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 24–27
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN