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Intracranial tuberculoma and the challenges of global neurosurgery

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: In a world of increasing globalisation, Neurosurgeons need to be able to diagnose and treat neurosurgical conditions which may not be common to the local population. To illustrate this, we describe the case of an intracranial tuberculoma presenting in the post-partum period. Tuberculosis (TB) is a widely recognised mimic of other conditions, including high grade gliomas, which can result in diagnostic delays. We highlight clinical features that should increase the index of suspicion for TB and create a low threshold for trial of empirical treatment. We also discuss educational partnership strategies that may help facilitate global perspectives in neurosurgical training.

Source: Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.47795/wbyy8184

Authors: Holly A Roy, Natasha Cascini, Bini Ajay, Sudipta Mukherjee, Lucy McGavin, Alice Inman, Robert Wilkinson, Peter C Whitfield

Institutions: Croydon University Hospital, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, University of Plymouth

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4206441728

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