Discussing Challenges in Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis and Neurosarcoidosis.

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serval:BIB_971C2088FBE5
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
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Publications
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Title
Discussing Challenges in Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis and Neurosarcoidosis.
Journal
The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques
Author(s)
Santos A., Desgranges F., Jovanovic M., Anichini A., Kritikos A., Dunet V., Brouland J.P., Théaudin M., Pot C., Du Pasquier R., Pantazou V.
ISSN
0317-1671 (Print)
ISSN-L
0317-1671
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
49
Number
3
Pages
445-451
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Isolated chronic granulomatous meningitis remains a diagnostic challenge for the physician. Symptoms are often nonspecific and ancillary tests have low-sensitivity rates, which may delay targeted treatment and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Here, we discuss the challenges in diagnosing and treating patients with chronic meningitis by reporting two cases of previously healthy patients who presented with granulomatous meningitis on brain biopsy.
Keywords
Central Nervous System Diseases/diagnostic imaging, Humans, Meningitis/diagnosis, Sarcoidosis/diagnosis, Sarcoidosis/pathology, Sarcoidosis/therapy, Tuberculosis, Meningeal/diagnosis, Granulomatous disease, Meningitis, Neurosarcoidosis, Neurotuberculosis
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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