Tuberculoma, Intracranial

Overview

A well-circumscribed mass composed of tuberculous granulation tissue that may occur in the cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, brain stem, or perimeningeal spaces. Multiple lesions are quite common. Management of intracranial manifestations vary with lesion site. Intracranial tuberculomas may be associated with SEIZURES, focal neurologic deficits, and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION. Spinal cord tuberculomas may be associated with localized or radicular pain, weakness, sensory loss, and incontinence. Tuberculomas may arise as OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS, but also occur in immunocompetent individuals.

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Quick facts about Tuberculoma, Intracranial

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C01.150.252.223.850.400|C01.150.252.410.040.552.846.493.400|C01.150.252.410.040.552.846.617.200.300|C01.207.180.850.400|C10.228.228.180.850.400

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