Giant Tuberculomas Suggesting a Malignant Brain Tumor: About Two Cases
Drissa Kanikomo, Moussa Diallo, André Jacques Tokpa, Youssouf Sogoba, Izoudine Blaise Koumaré, Julienne Mouani, Boubacar Sogoba, Oumar Diallo, et al. (11 authors)
Open Journal of Modern Neurosurgery · 2024-01
Abstract
Tuberculoma is a common condition in developing countries. In some cases, it may mimic a glial lesion, making differential diagnosis challenging. The authors report two cases of giant tuberculoma in young patients aged 14 and 16. A literature review was conducted on these cases. Both patients underwent partial excision. Histology concluded tuberculoma. Anti-tubercular treatment was implemented. The evolution one year later was marked by the persistence of neurological disorders, although they had improved.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Brain tumor
- Tuberculoma
- Pathology
- Tuberculosis