TB Research

Stroke Mimicry: Unmasking a Brainstem Tuberculoma in a Young Patient.

Nithish Nanda Palanisamy, Dhiran Sivasubramanian, Virushnee Senthilkumar, Smrti Aravind, Sathwik Sanil, Karthick Balasubramanian

Clinical case reports · 2025-09

Abstract

Intracranial tuberculomas are rare brain lesions caused by the spread offrom distant sites, typically the lungs. They can mimic strokes, especially in young, immunocompetent individuals without typical tuberculosis symptoms. Early diagnosis and antitubercular therapy are crucial for recovery, particularly in regions where tuberculosis is endemic.