Presentation
25 year old lady presented with epileptic fits. Patient is a known case of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Patient Data
Age: 25 year
Gender: Female
From the case:
Tubercular granuloma
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Abnormal ring enhancing lesion which is isointense to gray matter involving the left superior frontal gyrus and surrounded by vasogenic edema
In a known case of tuberculosis the lesion is suggestive of a tuberculoma.
Case Discussion
Brain tuberculoma, a space-occupying mass of granulomatous tissue,forms a large percentage of intracranial mass lesions in the developing countries and is responsible for high morbidity and mortality. Earlier recognition and treatment of this condition on imaging may play a critical role in patient management.
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