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18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in lft internal capsule, she's 23 and hs spasm in limbs. any hope?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt/workup: The TB appears to have spread and may be difficult to treat. I would suggest that they obtain CSF cultures for TB with sensitivities to guide the multi-drug therapy. The head CT scan can then be followed once she is on targeted therapy. Checking for a pulmonary source and a screening chest XR The spasm of her limbs may be from a prior episode of encephalitis based on her history.

Answered 3/19/2015

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