Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, Prince of Songkla
University, Songkhla, Thailand
Note: [] Correspondence: Utcharee Intusoma, M.D., Neurology Unit,
Department of Pediatrics, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla,
90110, Thailand, Tel.: +66 74 451250; Fax: +66 74 212900; E-mail:
utchareei@yahoo.com
Abstract: Cavernous sinus tuberculoma is very rare. This is the first reported
case in a child. A 3-year-old girl presented with progressive cavernous
syndrome even though adequate antibiotics had been given. Neuroimaging could
not conclusively differentiate other previously reported cavernous lesions such
as lymphoma, meningioma, or fungal infection. A cavernous biopsy was not
allowed by her parents, but antituberculous agents were given due to abnormal
chest film, reactive tuberculin test, and positive Mycobacterium
tuberculosis culture from the gastric contents. Complete recovery occurred
without other medication. Cavernous tuberculoma was inferred from the
therapeutic response to antituberculous agents.
