Ocular Presentation as the First Manifestation of Cranial Tuberculosis

Ocular Presentation as the First Manifestation of Cranial Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a world-wide epidemic despite advances in medical care and improved living conditions in the developing world. There were 9.27 million new cases reported in 2007; 1.2% of these involving the central nervous system. TB can have a variety of clinical manifestations. Here we r...

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Published in:Neuro-Ophthalmology Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 100 - 103
Main Authors: Kailing, Yong, Cullen, James F
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 01-04-2010
Subjects:
brain
ophthalmoplegia
optic neuropathy
papilloedema
tuberculosis
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Summary:Tuberculosis (TB) remains a world-wide epidemic despite advances in medical care and improved living conditions in the developing world. There were 9.27 million new cases reported in 2007; 1.2% of these involving the central nervous system. TB can have a variety of clinical manifestations. Here we report 3 unusual cases of cranial TB who presented with ocular manifestations only and no systemic symptoms.
ISSN:0165-8107
1744-506X
DOI:10.3109/01658101003602525