Mycobacterial Brain Abscess of the Cerebellum
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Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a serious form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. CNS tuberculosis can present as meningitis, arachnoiditis, tuberculomas or the uncommon form of tuberculous subdural empyema and brain abscess. We present the clinical, radiological and pathological findings, and report on the successful treatment of an immunocompetent patient diagnosed with probable tuberculous brain abscess of the cerebellum. We also review the literature for the radiological studies, pathological criteria and treatment options of tuberculous brain abscess. (J Infect Dis Antimicrob Agents 2005; 22:71-6.) 7
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