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Tuberculosis of the central nervous system in children.
Child's Nervous System : ChNS : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2018 October
BACKGROUND: Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) in children is still a socioeconomic problem in developing countries. It has varied manifestations, symptoms are nonspecific, diagnosis can be challenging, and treatment may be difficult. It is often missed or overlooked. Among the various pathological entities, tuberculous meningitis is the most common and devastating manifestation. The resultant vasculitis, infarction, and hydrocephalus can be life-threatening. It can have grave cognitive, intellectual, and endocrine sequelae if not treated in time resulting in handicap, especially in resource constraint countries. Early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculous meningitis is the single most important factor determining outcome. Tuberculous hydrocephalus needs to be recognized early, and cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedure needs to be performed in adequate time to prevent morbidity or mortality in some cases. Tuberculous pachymeningitis and arachnoiditis are rare in children. Tuberculous abscess can mimic pyogenic abscess and requires high index of suspicion. Calvarial tuberculosis is seen in children and responds well to antituberculous chemotherapy. Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a formidable problem, and alternate chemotherapy should be promptly instituted.
AIM: The pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of central nervous system tuberculosis in children are summarized.
CONCLUSION: Heightened clinical suspicion, early diagnosis, appropriate antituberculous treatment, and surgery in relevant situation are essential for a gratifying outcome and preventing complications.
AIM: The pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of central nervous system tuberculosis in children are summarized.
CONCLUSION: Heightened clinical suspicion, early diagnosis, appropriate antituberculous treatment, and surgery in relevant situation are essential for a gratifying outcome and preventing complications.
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