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Neuropediatrics 1985; 16(4): 228-230
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1059542
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Intracranial Tuberculomas in a Child: Regression on the CT Scan Under Conservative Therapy

Livia N. Rossi1 , N.  Duzioni1 , F.  Terzi2
  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, Via Commenda 9, I-20122 Milano, Italy
  • 2Division of Pediatrics, "Ospedali Riuniti" of Bergamo, Largo Barozzi 1, I-24100 Bergamo, Italy
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16 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The case of a four-year-old boy is reported in whom the diagnosis of multiple cerebral and cerebellar focal tuberculous infections ("tuberculomas") was made. The diagnosis was based on a positive skin test, a history of contact, typical x-ray findings in the lung, CSF findings, and CT scan.
The patient was treated during a three-year-period with antituberculous therapy. Sequential CT scans showed a relatively slow modification of the lesions, during a period of at least eighteen months, and thereafter their almost complete regression.

Key words

Tuberculoma - Central nervous system tuberculosis - Tomography - X-ray - Computed-tuberculosis