Tuberculosis (TB): calvarial
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Tuberculosis (TB): calvarial. The parietal bone is most often affected. It presents as a painful discharging sinus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- The parietal bone is most often affected
- It presents as a painful discharging sinus
- It is associated with a subgaleal soft tissue scalp swelling
Complications
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Computerised tomography (CT) head: features
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Treatment
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References
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