Open AccessSpinal tuberculosis in a case of tubercular meningitis with hydrocephalus
Author(s) -
Shriram Gautam,
Vinay Gautam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2309-1622
DOI - 10.14419/ijm.v4i2.6300
Subject(s) - medicine , tuberculosis , hydrocephalus , tuberculous meningitis , meningitis , surgery , intensive care medicine , work up , pediatrics , pathology
Delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis of the brain and spine is associated with morbidity and mortality. Authors present a case to highlight the significance of thorough clinical work up, neuro-radiology and appropriate and prompt anti-tuberculous therapy in patients of CNS TB. Timely neurosurgical interventions in this patient who had developed spinal tuberculosis during the course of treatment for tuberculous meningitis (TBM) helped in reducing the morbidity and led to complete neurological recovery.