Brain Tuberculomas as BCGitis Complication Presenting with Epileptic Spasms: A Case Report
| Autor: | Zeineb Mnif, Basma Ayadi, Wafa Bouchaala, Siham Ben Nsir, Chahnez Triki, Fatma Kamoun Feki, Mounir Ben Jemaa |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Central nervous system medicine.disease Vaccination 03 medical and health sciences Epileptic spasms Regimen 0302 clinical medicine medicine.anatomical_structure 030225 pediatrics Radiological weapon Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Neurology (clinical) Complication business Severe complication |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 18:114-117 |
| ISSN: | 1875-9041 1304-2580 |
| Popis: | Central nervous system (CNS) BCGitis is a rare but a very severe complication of the Bacille Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccine. It could be a diagnostic challenge that may lead to a delay in treatment. A 5-month-old boy presented with infantile spasms, had posted natal BCG vaccination and developed brain tuberculomas as brain BCGitis. Laboratory findings were normal. He received 14 months of antitubercular regimen with good tolerance and both clinical and radiological improvement. The main difficulty in brain BCGitis is to make a diagnosis that requires histological or bacteriological examination. A good evolution without sequel could be seen if it is treated early. |
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