Multiple tubercular brain abscesses with obstructive hydrocephalus in an immunocompetent child: A case report

Tubercular brain abscesses are rare manifestations in children, and very few cases have been reported till date. It is characterized by an encapsulated collection of pus, containing viable tubercular bacilli. Antitubercular treatment (ATT) is the mainstay of treatment along with surgical drainage or...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric neurosciences 2020-01, Vol.15 (1), p.38-41
Hauptverfasser:	Sahoo, Ipsita, Satapathy, Amit, John, Joseph
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abscess Antitubercular agents Brain abscess Case Report Case reports Central nervous system Children & youth Hydrocephalus Immunocompetence Magnetic resonance imaging Meningitis Surgery Tuberculosis
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