Intracranial tuberculoma and the challenges of global neurosurgery
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Journal Article
Abstract
In a world of increasing globalisation, neurosurgeons need to be able to diagnose and treat neurosurgical conditions which may not be common to the local population. To illustrate this, we describe the case of an intracranial tuberculoma presenting in the post-partum period. Tuberculosis (TB) is a widely recognised mimic of other conditions, including high grade gliomas, which can result in diagnostic delays.We highlight clinical features that should increase the index of suspicion for TB and create a low threshold fortrial of empirical treatment. We also discuss educational partnership strategies that may help facilitate global perspectives in neurosurgical training.
Date Issued
2021-12-02
Date Acceptance
2021-09-02
Citation
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, 2021, 20 (4), pp.26-28
ISSN
1473-9348
Publisher
Whitehouse Publishing
Start Page
26
End Page
28
Journal / Book Title
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
Volume
20
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© 2021 The Author(s). This work is licensed with a CC BY 4.0 International licence.
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Sponsor
Wellcome Trust
Meningitis Now
Meningitis Now
Wellcome Trust
National Institutes of Health
Identifier
https://acnr.co.uk/case-report/intracranial-tuberculoma/
Grant Number
104803/Z/14/Z
N/A
WDAI_P83556
G10106-19033
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2021-12-02