K M Srinath, Tanmay Kulkarni, K Nandini, M Basava Chethan
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Abstract: A male patient in his 20s presented with new-onset seizures. Computed tomography head plain was normal. However, in view of persistent occipital headache, magnetic resonance imaging brain with magnetic resonance venogram scan was done which showed left lateral sinus thrombosis. The patient developed fever spikes after admission. Hence, cerebrospinal fluid analysis was sent which was suggestive of a tuberculous etiology. The patient was started on intravenous steroids and antitubercular treatment along with low-molecular-weight heparin. The patient's general condition improved significantly following which the patient was discharged with antitubercular medications, newer oral anticoagulants, and a tapering dose of steroids. To the best of our knowledge, only few case reports have been documented in relation to tuberculous meningitis presenting as cortical venous thrombosis.
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The Annals of African Medicine is published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria and the Annals of African Medicine Society. The Journal is intended to serve as a medium for the publication of research findings in the broad field of Medicine in Africa and other developing countries, and elsewhere which have relevance to Africa. It will serve as a source of information on the state of the art of Medicine in Africa, for continuing education for doctors in Africa and other developing countries, and also for the publication of meetings and conferences. The journal will publish articles I any field of Medicine and other fields which have relevance or implications for Medicine.
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