Diagnosis Error of a Tuberculoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Among the diagnoses to be mentioned before a brain tumor, that of tuberculosis, has retained a significant place in the developing countries. The extra axial form poses a real problem of differential diagnosis especially with meningioma. We report a case of a cerebral tuberculoma mimicking meningioma. A histological study is necessary in order to make a correct diagnosis and plan an adequate and early medical procedure.