Tuberculous meningitis with stroke: A case report of diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic triumph

Tuberculous meningitis with stroke: A case report of diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic triumph

Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) is a rare manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection affecting the meninges. We present a case of a 40-year-old male initially presenting with neurological deficits mimicking ischemic stroke. Despite classic signs, including fever, headache, and neck stiffness...

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Main Authors: Shailendra Katwal, MD, Anjila Thapa, MBBS, Aayush Adhikari, MBBS, Pratik Baral, MBBS, Mukhtar Alam Ansari, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Tuberculous meningitis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tubercular stroke
Atypical presentation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324000736

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