Choroidal tubercles with tuberculous meningitis

Int Ophthalmol. 1994;18(2):115-8. doi: 10.1007/BF00919251.

Abstract

We found choroidal tubercles in two children with meningitis. This finding supposed an important clue in establishing a tuberculous etiology. Following, we discuss the evolution and fluorescein angiographic findings of choroidal tubercles. As many authors have remarked, a thorough fundus examination is of great value in cases of fever of undetermined origin and meningitis. Choroidal tubercles can also be the first sign of a common pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Choroid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Choroid Diseases / drug therapy
  • Choroid Diseases / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / etiology
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / etiology

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents