Manifestations of cerebral tuberculosis

Singapore Med J. 2011 Feb;52(2):124-30; quiz 131.

Abstract

Intracranial tuberculosis continues to be a serious problem in both the developing and developed world, with significant morbidity and mortality. It has protean manifestations and at times, poses significant diagnostic challenges to both the radiologist and the treating physician. This pictorial essay aims to acquaint the radiologist with the varied imaging spectrum of intracranial tuberculosis, both the common and uncommon appearances.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Morbidity / trends
  • Survival Rate / trends
  • Tuberculoma, Intracranial / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculoma, Intracranial / epidemiology