Department of Medicine, University of Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyhan Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Review Article
Frequency of Obstructive Hydrocephalus in Children With Tuberculous Meningitis
Author(s): Dr. Abdul Hadi, Dr. Subhan Elahi* and Dr. Muhammad Hassaan Khalid
Introduction: Tuberculous meningitis is the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the meninges around the brain. It is a very critical disease in terms of fatal outcomes and permanent sequelae, requiring prompt diagnosis and urgent treatment. Despite the great advances in all the fields of medical science, tuberculous meningitis still remains amongst the greatest public health challenges in developing countries like Pakistan. Tuberculosis is among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Hydrocephalus is one of the most common complications of tuberculous meningitis.
Objective: To determine the frequency of obstructive hydrocephalus in tuberculous meningitis.
Study Setting: The study was carried out at the Medical, Neurology and, Neurosurgery Departments of Children Hospital, Lahore.
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