Tuberculous meningitis presenting as isolated interhemispheric exudates.
The total number of tuberculosis cases in the world is increasing, and less common forms of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) with varying imaging manifestations are being encountered more often. We describe anterior interhemispheric variety of TBM, which has not been previously described to the best of our knowledge in the literature. Common imaging findings in these five patients include predominant involvement of the meninges in the anterior interhemispheric fissure with relatively little enhancement of the basal cisterns. Knowledge of uncommon radiological findings is vital in early diagnosis and treatment of this common disease.
Department of Neuro Imaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. drrosedawn@yahoo.com
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Bharath
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Vasudev
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000166:cytology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D014390:Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Q000175:diagnosis*