This article presents the range of manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) of the craniospinal axis.
Central nervous system (CNS) infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurs either in a …

Tuberculosis is a devastating disease and has shown resurgence in recent years with the
advent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Central nervous system involvement is the …

Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a potentially life threatening condition which is
curable if the correct diagnosis is made in the early stages. Its clinical and radiologic …

The MRI findings of 18 proven cases of central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis were
reviewed; 10 patients were seropositive for HIV. All had medical, laboratory, or surgical proof …

Tuberculosis of the central nervous system is still an important cause of death or significant
neurologic disability. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment are extremely important to …

MR studies of 6 patients with intracranial tuberculoma are reviewed. All patients also
underwent CT scans which showed hypo-or isodense lesions with abnormal enhancement …

SUMMARY TB involving the CNS and its coverings is a complex and potentially devastating
disease. The increasing incidence of this disease in both immunologically normal as well as …

Purpose As a result of multilateral migration and globalization in times of humanitarian
crises, western countries face a possible increase in the incidence of central nervous system …

Tuberculosis can affect virtually any organ system in the body and can be devastating if left
untreated. The increasing prevalence of tuberculosis in both immunocompetent and …

With the onset of the human immunodeficiency virus pandemic, the incidence of
tuberculosis, including central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis, has increased in …