brain tuberculomas: a case report

introduction an unusual incidence of tuberculosis in different parts of the body is called tuberculomas. the rate of brain tuberculosis is rare. case presentation the following case of tuberculamas of the brain, presented by enhancing rings of meninges, is reported because of its rarity. it was a case of brain tuberculomas in a 15-year-old girl with primary symptoms of headache and general weakness, and no signs of primary pulmonary infection. discussion the subject underwent computerized tomography (ct) and magnetic resonance imaging (mri) of the brain. microbiological tests (acid fast bacilli smear-afb, and culture of biopsy specimen) were applied subsequently. according to the results, the problem was diagnosed as brain tuberculomas. after operation she was completely treated with anti-tb drugs. although brain tuberculosis is rare, it was diagnosed on the basis of histopathology and the patient's successful response to anti-tuberculous drug treatment.