Characteristics and outcomes of pediatric tuberculous meningitis patients with complicated by hydrocephalus with or without tuberculoma at Regional Public Hospital Teluk Bintuni, West Papua, Indonesia

ConclusionsIn conclusion, majority of TBM pediatric patients in RSUD Teluk Bintuni develop hydrocephalus and tuberculoma. The present of hydrocephalus and tuberculoma in these cases showed the severity of their conditions in which resulted in poor outcome. The capability for early diagnosis, or even prevention aspect in Regional Public Hospital Teluk Bintuni pediatric TBM patient is a very important factors that might affect the outcomes.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research