Abstract

Background: Central nervous system involvement of tuberculosis is rare but is the most severe form of tuberculosis. It rarely presents as a huge mass known as a giant tuberculoma which can mimic as, the neoplasm of the brain on imaging. As an intracranial space-occupying lesion it may present with focal neurological decits associated with raised intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, or seizures. 10 cases Material and Method: were operated on for giant intracranial tuberculoma by gross total excision at a tertiary care hospital. All the cases showed complete Results: resolution of symptoms and absence of any new symptoms till their latest follow-up. Both, medical as well surgical management are accord together in the management of giant intracranial tuberculoma. Timely diagnosis and management are essential for better clinical outcomes

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