ICSOL: Tubercular Brain Abscess - A Rare Case Report

Ajima K S, Adithya S L, Shaiju S Dharan, Dr. Dhanya Dharman

Abstract: Tuberculous Brain Abscess (TBA) is a rarely reported form of central nervous system tuberculosis. Brain TB abscess are devoid of granulomatous reaction associated with TB. Histologically and clinically these abscesses are similar to pyogenic brain abscess. TBA is characterized by an encapsulated collection of pus, containing viable tubercular bacilli without evidence of tubercular granuloma. Patients may present with features of raised intracranial pressure and focal neurological deficit with the site of the abscess. We report a rare case ICSOL Tubercular abscess in a patient with chief complaints of slurring of speech, drooling of saliva ? side of the lip. In developing countries, the prevalence of CNS tuberculosis is estimated about 4 - 7.5%. In Kerala its prevalence of tuberculous abscess is found only in 3% of total TB cases.

Keywords: ICSOL, Granuloma, TB Abscess, Stenosis, Cortical Sulci, Circle of Willis

How to Cite?: Ajima K S, Adithya S L, Shaiju S Dharan, Dr. Dhanya Dharman, "ICSOL: Tubercular Brain Abscess - A Rare Case Report", Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 906-908, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24611141950, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ES24611141950