Open AccessIsolated Miliary Tuberculosis of Brain in an Immuno-Competent Patient, Presenting as Cerebellar Ataxia
Author(s) -
Adhip Arora
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of medical science and diagnosis research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2589-7837
pISSN - 2581-3935
DOI - 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i2.916
Subject(s) - miliary tuberculosis , medicine , ataxia , cerebellar ataxia , tuberculosis , cerebellum , meningitis , pediatrics , tuberculoma , pathology , intensive care medicine , psychiatry
We are reporting an unusual case of a 26-year-old immunocompetent patient of miliary tuberculosis of cerebellum with meningitis and lung involvement, presenting with ataxia without any evidence of systemic inflammation. Since, prognosis depends on correct diagnosis and timely treatment, recognition and prompt diagnosis are important for overall outcome.