🧠 Chapter 261 · Tuberculosis: Central Nervous System Disease

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) – stages, CSF findings, basilar enhancement, hydrocephalus, cranial nerve palsies (III, VI, VII). Tuberculoma. Treatment: HRZE + ethionamide/aminoglycoside + corticosteroids (prednisone). Ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus. Prognosis depends on stage at presentation.

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πŸ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios β€” CNS Tuberculosis

πŸ“‡ High‑Yield Review Cards (CNS TB)

🩺 Recognizing CNS Tuberculosis

Select a presentation to explore diagnosis and management of CNS TB.

πŸ“‹ Step‑by‑Step Management of CNS Tuberculosis

    πŸ“Š CNS TB Syndromes at a Glance

    SyndromeKey FeaturesTreatment

    ⚑ Clinical Reflex Prompts β€” CNS TB Decisions

    πŸ“– Summary: CNS Tuberculosis (Chapter 261)