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 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0975-2870 |
DOI: | 10.4103/0975-2870.150501 |