J Korean Child Neurol Soc.  2002 May;10(1):172-176.

A Case of Cerebral Tuberculoma who has been Suffered from Recurrent Idiopathic Pleural Effusion

• Yoon SK
• Moon KR
• Rho YI

Abstract

Central nervous system(CNS) involvement by tuberculosis is uncommon in comparison to the involvement of other systems. Untreated tuberculous meningitis is characterized by progressive stupor and a fatal outcome within 4 to 8 weeks of the onset of symptoms. So rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is of vital importance for these patients. In almost all patients with tuberculous meningitis, acid-fast bacteria are undetectable in the CSF. Culture techniques that permit the identification of the isolated mycobacterial species require several weeks. We report a case of tuberculous meningitis with intracranial tuberculoma in 8-year old male who experienced pleural effusion, repeatedly. CSF findings did not reveal diagnosis tuberculous meningitis. In MRI study, multiple intracranial tuberculomas were located at the cerebellum. Prolonged treatment with anti- tuberculous chemotherapy and high-dose corticosteroids led to complete recovery.

Keyword

Intracranial tuberculoma; Tuberculous meningitis; Recurrent pleural effusion

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Bacteria
Cerebellum
Child
Culture Techniques
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pleural Effusion*
Stupor
Tuberculoma*
Tuberculoma, Intracranial
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Meningeal
Adrenal Cortex Hormones