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貞広 智仁
Department School of Medicine(Yachiyo Medical Center), School of Medicine Position Associate Professor |
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| Article types | Case report |
| Language | English |
| Peer review | Peer reviewed |
| Title | A case of cerebral tuberculoma mimicking neurocysticercosis. |
| Journal | Formal name：Acute medicine & surgery Abbreviation：Acute Med Surg ISSN code：20528817/20528817 |
| Domestic / Foregin | Foregin |
| Volume, Issue, Page | 4(3),pp.329-333 |
| Author and coauthor | Yuzawa Hiroko, Hirose Yousuke, Kimura Tomonori, Kimura Sho, Sugawara Hisanori, Yanagisawa Asako, Toi Sono, Ohashi Takashi, Sadahiro Tomohito |
| Authorship | Last author,Corresponding author |
| Publication date | 2017/07 |
| Summary | Case:A 42-year-old Peruvian woman residing in Japan for 11 years with a family history of neurocysticercosis presented to our intensive care unit with fever and intense headache.Computed tomography indicated multiple micronodular lesions in the brain parenchyma, and cerebral tuberculoma and neurocysticercosis were considered in the differential diagnosis. Neurocysticercosis was initially suspected, and oral praziquantel was initiated. However, because of a high adenosine deaminase level in the cerebrospinal fluid and positive peripheral blood interferon gamma release test result, cerebral tuberculoma was subsequently considered.Outcome:Antituberculous drugs with steroids were initiated on day 10, after which the symptoms gradually resolved; the patient was discharged on day 29. Gadolinium-contrast magnetic resonance imaging 8 months later showed reduced nodular shadows, confirming cerebral tuberculoma.Conclusion:Immediate diagnosis and treatment are imperative for cerebral tuberculoma, a lethal infection. Considering the recent increases in immigration worldwide, increased cases of tuberculoma mimicking neurocysticercosis are expected. |
| DOI | 10.1002/ams2.272 |
| PMID | 29123884 |