Ancient foe, serious weapon: Subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to TB meningitis.

Tuberculosis is an ancient infectious disease with global distribution and a multitude of multisystem presentations. Infection of the central nervous system (CNS) is the most serious presentation manifested as tuberculous meningitis (TBM), intracranial tuberculoma, and tuberculous arachnoiditis all associated with significant morbidity and mortality. TBM is the commonest form of CNS manifestations capable of causing secondary arteritis leading to vascular complications.

Hyperthyroidism as a Precipitant Factor for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report.

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon yet serious condition. While CVT has many known precipitants and etiologies, hyperthyroidism as a precipitant of CVT is not well understood. This study reported a case of a 41-year-old male with a 4-year history of hyperthyroidism presented with seizure.