We report a case of surgically proven, focal left parietal tuberculous leptomeningitis. Occlusion of superficial cerebral veins in the affected area led to dilatation of medullary veins to drain the left parietal lobe. Deep medullary veins were clearly demonstrated on MRI and angiography.

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