Razzaq A A, Ahmed S.
Resolution of Intracranial Tuberculoma with Medical Therapy.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;53(11):569-70.

This 38 year old female presented with a one month history of generalized tonic clonic seizures and left hemiparesis. There was a family history of pulmonary tuberculosis. Examination showed grade 3/5 power in the left upper and lower limbs. There were no other neurological or systemic abnormalities. Chest X-Ray showed clear lung fields. A contrast CT scan of the brain was performed which showed a uniformly enhancing lesion above the right thalamus indenting the right lateral ventricle. There was significant surrounding edema. This patient was started empirically on four drug anti-tuberculous regimen. A CT scan was repeated six months after the start of therapy. This showed complete resolution of the lesion.

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