[Calvarial tuberculosis: case report]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2003 Mar;61(1):144-5. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2003000100031. Epub 2003 Apr 16.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Tuberculosis is endemic in developing countries. However, calvarial tuberculosis is rare and only few cases have been reported with computed tomographic findings. We report on a 49-year-old woman with a occipital painless nodule. The microscopic examination indicated typical tuberculosis granulomas. Clinical presentation and management are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / pathology