Acute myeloid leukemia, bone tb, can this affect the brain?dr said my mom is confused and he wants to do brain scan.why a scan and what could it be?

Yes: Tb can affect the brain (lining of th brain). AML can rarely involve the lining of the brain as well. Maybe that is what your doctor is searching for...

Need to assess: Would not avoid MRI brain, as this is part of evaluation of her confusion. A lumbar puncture might be an additional intervention. Tuberculosis could cause brain issues, such as a tuberculoma, or chronic meningitis. The answer may be medication adverse effects. The leukemia could be playing an underlying role also.

Brain scan: Will rule out lesions to brain, help with diagnosis , ;prognosis.Age of your mother important factor. What does her hematologist say about need for scan?