Abstract
We are reporting an unusual case of a 26-year-old immunocompetent patient of miliary tuberculosis of cerebellum with meningitis and lung involvement, presenting with ataxia without any evidence of systemic inflammation. Since, prognosis depends on correct diagnosis and timely treatment, recognition and prompt diagnosis are important for overall outcome.
Highlights
Dr Adhip Arora1, Dr Vinod Chaitanya2, Dr Rashmi Chaudhary3, Dr Bhoor Singh Bhati4, Dr Krishan Kumar Meena5, Dr Joban Preet Singh6, Dr Ankit
There were no complaints of headache, seizure or any focal neurological deficit. She did not have any history of past tuberculosis or any contact with any such patient, diabetes, hypertension or any other significant past medical history
Miliary TB of the brain is a very rare presentation of central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB). It is usually seen in severely immunocompromised patients and is generally associated with miliary involvement of the lungs [5)
Summary
Isolated Miliary Tuberculosis of Brain in an Immuno-Competent Patient, Presenting as Cerebellar Ataxia. Dr Adhip Arora, Dr Vinod Chaitanya, Dr Rashmi Chaudhary, Dr Bhoor Singh Bhati, Dr Krishan Kumar Meena, Dr Joban Preet Singh, Dr Ankit. 1,3,4,6,7,8,9MD resident, Department of Medicine, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital 2Professor, Department of Medicine, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. Prognosis depends on correct diagnosis and timely treatment, recognition and prompt diagnosis are important for overall outcome
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