Choroidal tubercles with tuberculous meningitis.
We found choroidal tubercles in two children with meningitis. This finding supposed an important clue in establishing a tuberculous etiology. Following, we discuss the evolution and fluorescein angiographic findings of choroidal tubercles. As many authors have remarked, a thorough fundus examination is of great value in cases of fever of undetermined origin and meningitis. Choroidal tubercles can also be the first sign of a common pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Tejada
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Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.
Mendez
M J
MJ
Negreira
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D000293:Adolescent; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014390:Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D014392:Tuberculosis, Ocular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D000995:Antitubercular Agents