Neurotuberculosis or central nervous system tuberculosis is a form of tuberculous infection that affects any part of the nervous system. Although it is more frequent in adults, pediatric cases have been reported in endemic countries and it is potentially a deadly affection. Therefore, any unusual neurological manifestation in a formerly healthy child, independently of their vaccination status, must bring suspicion of CNS tuberculosis among other diagnoses. We report four cases of pediatric neurotuberculosis with various clinical presentations and outcome and a brief review of the litterature. We conclude that clinical manifestations of pediatric neurotuberculosis are extremely variable and could be misleading. Extra-neurological sites are a key element for diagnosis especially in the pediatric population. A diagnosis and clinical outcome score, especially designed for children might help personalize the therapeutic approach and outcome measures.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.01.012DOI Listing

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