Pontine tubercular abscess: A rare presentation of CNS tuberculosis masquerading as glioma in a child
Bikash Chandra Adhikari, Sangam Rouniyar, Ujjawal Roy, Bishal Kunwor, Ashmina Lama
TL;DR
A child's brain abscess caused by tuberculosis was initially mistaken for a glioma, but treatment led to recovery.
Contribution
Highlights the rare case of pontine tubercular abscess mimicking a glioma in a child.
Findings
Pontine TBA can be misdiagnosed as a glioma in children.
Timely intervention with drainage and anti-tubercular therapy can lead to recovery.
Pontine TBA is rare but treatable if diagnosed early.
Abstract
Tuberculous brain abscess (TBA) in a child was initially misdiagnosed as glioma. Two craniotomies, abscess drainage, and anti‐tubercular therapy led to recovery. Pontine TBA, though rare and atypical, can have better outcome with timely intervention.
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TopicsInfectious Diseases and Tuberculosis · Bacterial Infections and Vaccines · Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology