TUBERCULOUS SUBDURAL EMPYEMA - A RARE CASE REPORT.

Abstract

Tuberculous subdural empyema are extremely
rare manifestations of central
nervous system tuberculosis. Here is a
rare case report of TB subdural empyema
with osteomyelitis presenting with
seizures, hemiparesis. A right frontotemporoparietal
craniotomy was performed
and the subdural empyema was evacuated.
The Ziehl Nielsen staining of the
aspirated pus yielded acid fast bacilli.
Prompt administration of antituberculous
treatment resulted in complete recovery
of the patient This case is being reported
because of its rarity of associated osteomyelitis
of bone and to stress the importance
of routine staining for AFB in cases
of sub dural empyema.