International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Case Studies | Pharmaceutical Science | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Popularity: 4.3 / 10


     

ICSOL: Tubercular Brain Abscess - A Rare Case Report

Ajima K S, Adithya S L, Shaiju S Dharan, Dr. Dhanya Dharman


Abstract: Tuberculous Brain Abscess (TBA) is a rarely reported form of central nervous system tuberculosis. Brain TB abscess are devoid of granulomatous reaction associated with TB. Histologically and clinically these abscesses are similar to pyogenic brain abscess. TBA is characterized by an encapsulated collection of pus, containing viable tubercular bacilli without evidence of tubercular granuloma. Patients may present with features of raised intracranial pressure and focal neurological deficit with the site of the abscess. We report a rare case ICSOL Tubercular abscess in a patient with chief complaints of slurring of speech, drooling of saliva ? side of the lip. In developing countries, the prevalence of CNS tuberculosis is estimated about 4 - 7.5%. In Kerala its prevalence of tuberculous abscess is found only in 3% of total TB cases.


Keywords: ICSOL, Granuloma, TB Abscess, Stenosis, Cortical Sulci, Circle of Willis


Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024


Pages: 906 - 908


DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/ES24611141950



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Ajima K S, Adithya S L, Shaiju S Dharan, Dr. Dhanya Dharman, "ICSOL: Tubercular Brain Abscess - A Rare Case Report", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, pp. 906-908, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24611141950, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/ES24611141950