| Title |
Tuberculosis of the central nervous system: overview of neuroradiological findings
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|---|---|
| Published in |
European Radiology, August 2002
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00330-002-1608-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
A. Bernaerts, F. M. Vanhoenacker, P. M. Parizel, J. W. M. Van Goethem, R. van Altena, A. Laridon, J. De Roeck, V. Coeman, A. M. De Schepper |
| Abstract |
This article presents the range of manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) of the craniospinal axis. Central nervous system (CNS) infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurs either in a diffuse form as basal exudative leptomeningitis or in a localized form as tuberculoma, abscess, or cerebritis. In addition to an extensive review of computed tomography and magnetic resonance features, the pathogenesis and the relevant clinical setting are discussed. Modern imaging is a cornerstone in the early diagnosis of CNS tuberculosis and may prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality. Contrast-enhanced MR imaging is generally considered as the modality of choice in the detection and assessment of CNS tuberculosis. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 176 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 1% |
| Portugal | 1 | <1% |
| Ecuador | 1 | <1% |
| Colombia | 1 | <1% |
| South Africa | 1 | <1% |
| Brazil | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 169 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Postgraduate | 37 | 21% |
| Researcher | 26 | 15% |
| Student > Master | 15 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 6% |
| Professor > Associate Professor | 10 | 6% |
| Other | 38 | 22% |
| Unknown | 39 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 105 | 60% |
| Neuroscience | 9 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 2% |
| Immunology and Microbiology | 2 | 1% |
| Engineering | 2 | 1% |
| Other | 6 | 3% |
| Unknown | 48 | 27% |