Anti-Tubercular Treatment of Tuberculous Meningitis Cause Paradoxical Multiple Neurotuberculoma

Authors

  • MK Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar
  • P Kumar Assistant Professor, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Dist- Rohtas, Bihar -821305
  • A Singh Senior Resident, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Dist- Rohtas, Bihar -821305

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i3.10752

Keywords:

Anti- tuberculous treatment, Neurotuberculoma, Paradoxical response, Tuberculous Meningitis.

Abstract

Tuberculosis is the most common cause of infectious disease related mortality worldwide. Paradoxical reactions to antituberculous treatment have created difficulties in the management of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, particularly central nervous system tuberculosis. We report a three years baby with tuberculous meningitis, who was treated outside with anti-tuberculous drugs without steroid one month back and presented in our emergency as status epilepticus. This case emphasizes the importance of addition of steroid along with anti-tubercular drugs in the treatment of central nervous system tuberculosis.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(3):236-238

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i3.10752

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Published

2015-04-08

How to Cite

Kumar, M., Kumar, P., & Singh, A. (2015). Anti-Tubercular Treatment of Tuberculous Meningitis Cause Paradoxical Multiple Neurotuberculoma. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 34(3), 236–238. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i3.10752

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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