Optochiasmatic tuberculoma causing progressive visual failure: when has medical treatment failed?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 5 year old girl with tuberculous meningitis developed progressive visual failure during in-patient anti-tuberculous chemotherapy due to an ophthochiasmatic tuberculoma. This was successfully managed by prolonged high-dose corticosteroids and continued anti-tuberculous therapy resulting in complete visual and psychosocial recovery.
Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders
- Optic Chiasm
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Tuberculoma, Intracranial
- Vision Disorders