Neurobrucellosis: management

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neurobrucellosis: management. Nodular and granulomatous lesions, Ring enhancing lesions, Subthalamic haemorrhage. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features

  • Nodular and granulomatous lesions
  • Ring enhancing lesions
  • Subthalamic haemorrhage
  • Diffuse white matter changes

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) spine: features

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Other investigations

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Treatment

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References

  1. Guven T, Ugurlu K, Ergonul O, et al. Neurobrucellosis: clinical and diagnostic features. Clin Infect Dis 2013; 56:1407-1412.
  2. Kesav P, Vishnu VY, Khurana D. Fatal disseminated neurobrucellosis. Q J Med 2014; 107:321-322.
  3. Al-Sous MW, Bohlega S, Al-Kawi MZ, Alwatban J, McLean DR. Neurobrucellosis: clinical and neuroimaging correlation. Am J Neuroradiol 2004; 25:395-401.
  4. Kizilkilic O, Calli C. Neurobrucellosis. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2011; 21:927-937.

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