Polyradiculomyelitis Associated with Clinically Diagnosed Tuberculous Meningitis

Neuroimaging of Tuberculous Myelitis: Analysis of Ten Cases and Review of Literature

“…A number of patients have concomitant tuberculous meningitis 20,31,46 or intracranial tuberculoma 29,55 at the time of the diagnosis of spinal cord tuberculosis. Concurrent intracranial and intramedullary tuberculoma is well reported 29,71,74 .…”

“…We reviewed 104 articles related to this topic. The articles were divided into two groups; case reports of 1‐3 patients 18–85 and case series comprising more than 4 patients 12,86–94 . Seventy published papers reported one or two cases (98 patients) and 10 case series reported 161 cases (Table 3).…”

Clinical and laboratory characteristics of cerebral infarction in tuberculous meningitis: A comparative study

“…1,2,6 Much data relating to the complications of TB meningitis, including tuberculoma, hydrocephalus, encephalomyelopathy, radiculomyelitis, and cranial nerve palsies have been reported. 1,2,[6][7][8][9] Cerebral infarction secondary to infection has also been reported as a complication of TB meningitis. Prevention or reduction of complications, particularly significant complications such as cerebral infarction, is the most challenging goal for providing quality patient care.…”

Tuberculous myelitis diagnosed by elevated adenosine deaminase activity in cerebrospinal fluid

“…3,8 Some reports have found that PCR is less sensitive for tuberculous meningitis than ADA in direct comparisons. 9,10 The present case illustrates the dangers of overreliance on PCR for a differential diagnosis when tuberculous myelitis is suspected clinically.…”