TUBERCULOSIS OF THE SKULL: A CASE REPORT

P. LokereLaboratorium voor Microbiologie, AZ Sint Jan, Ruddershove10, 8000Brugge.

J. R. BoelaertDienst Algemene Inwendige Ziekten afdeling Infectiologie en Nefrologie, AZ Sint Jan, Ruddershove10, 8000Brugge.

H. Van LanduytLaboratorium voor Microbiologie, AZ Sint Jan, Ruddershove10, 8000Brugge.

B. GordtsLaboratorium voor Microbiologie, AZ Sint Jan, Ruddershove10, 8000Brugge.;Dienst Ziekenhuishygiëne, AZ Sint Jan, Ruddershove10, 8000Brugge.

Abstract

Tuberculosis of the skull is rare. We describe a case of skull tuberculosis in a Somali fugitive. The patient presented with a history of a painfull mass at the vertex of the skull. The diagnosis, suspected on histological grounds was established by culture of the operative biopsy. Surgery was performed and antituberculous treatment was started.

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