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Tuberculous brain abscess.

Abstract
We report a case of tuberculous brain abscess. He developed neurological symptoms inspite of 6 months treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. His condition improved after surgical excision of abscess and short-course chemotherapy. Routine staining of pus is simple and a very useful technique to detect this entity.
AuthorsV Chotmongkol, S Tangdumrongkul, C Kularbkaew
JournalJournal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (J Med Assoc Thai) Vol. 74 Issue 11 Pg. 522-5 (Nov 1991) ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand
PMID1800610 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antitubercular Agents
Topics
  • Antitubercular Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Brain Abscess (diagnosis, pathology, therapy)
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tuberculosis (diagnosis, pathology, therapy)
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary (complications)

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