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. 1982 Dec;45(12):1098–1101. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.45.12.1098

Diagnostic and prognostic features of tuberculous meningitis on CT scanning

MRR Bullock 1,2,*, JM Welchman 1,2
PMCID: PMC491690  PMID: 6984460

Abstract

CT scans of 34 patients with severe tuberculous meningitis were reviewed. These patients were subsequently followed for a minimum period of nine months. Several diagnostic and prognostic features on CT scanning are discussed.

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