Tubercular brain and liver abscesses in an immunocompetent young male

Brain abscess is a very rare form of central nervous system tuberculosis. It is particularly uncommon in immunocompetant individuals. Tubercular brain abscess along with liver abscess is a rare phenomenon especially in an immunocompetent patient. We hereby report this rare presentation in a young im...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University 2015-05, Vol.8 (3), p.395-397
Hauptverfasser: Gupta, Nikhil, Sonambekar, Ajinkya, Swadi, Akanksha, Nair, Nikhil
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Zusammenfassung:Brain abscess is a very rare form of central nervous system tuberculosis. It is particularly uncommon in immunocompetant individuals. Tubercular brain abscess along with liver abscess is a rare phenomenon especially in an immunocompetent patient. We hereby report this rare presentation in a young immunocompetant male patient. Recognizing this rare clinical entity early is essential, as timely institution of antitubercular therapy can save the life.
ISSN:0975-2870
DOI:10.4103/0975-2870.150501