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ReviewPediatric radiology2025

Intracranial manifestations of central nervous system tuberculosis in children.

Claudia Lazarte-Rantes, Mario Sinti-Ycochea, Daniel Guillen-Pinto

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Review in Pediatric radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Claudia Lazarte-RantesDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja, Av. Javier Prado Este 3101, Lima, Peru, 15037. claudiaisabellazarte@hotmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-4401-1129
Mario Sinti-YcocheaDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja, Av. Javier Prado Este 3101, Lima, Peru, 15037.ORCID 0000-0003-0656-3552
Daniel Guillen-PintoDepartment of Pediatric Neurology, Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.ORCID 0000-0003-0412-3350

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge, with central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) posing a substantial threat, accounting for 1-10% of all tuberculosis cases. This article explores the diverse manifestations of CNS-TB in children, with a particular focus on tuberculous meningitis and tuberculomas, as well as their associated complications. Diagnostic imaging, including CT and MRI, plays a crucial role in the early detection of CNS-TB. The article emphasizes the pivotal role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of these manifestations, underscoring the importance of early recognition by healthcare professionals. Ultimately, raising awareness among pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, and pediatric neurologists is crucial for prompt intervention and improved outcomes in cases of CNS-TB.

Indexed as

Magnetic Resonance ImagingTomography, X-Ray ComputedTuberculosis, Central Nervous SystemChildDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansTuberculoma, IntracranialTuberculosis, MeningealBrainCentral nervous systemChildrenComputed tomographyMagnetic resonance imagingTuberculomaTuberculosisTuberculous meningitis

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PMID39392502

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