Sequential computed tomography in tuberculous meningitis in infants and children.
Clinical and serial CT findings in 9 children, mainly infants with advanced tuberculous meningitis are presented. Hydrocephalus, tuberculomas and brain infarction were common findings in the acute stage of the disease. CT scan, allowing the detection and follow-up of cerebral manifestations of tuberculosis, proved to be an accurate and effective diagnostic method, which should be used in all cases of tuberculous meningitis.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014375:Tuberculoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014390:Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*