# Pontine tubercular abscess: A rare presentation of CNS tuberculosis masquerading as glioma in a child

## 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.

## Key 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.