Basal Ganglia Ischemic Stroke: The Unforeseen Progression of Tuberculosis Epididymo-Orchitis

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease with broad pulmonary and extrapulmonary clinical manifestations. Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) is a complex extrapulmonary infection known for its diverse clinical features including meningitis, tuberculoma, and spinal arachnoiditis. Particularly, tuberculosis meningitis can further lead to complications such as ischemic stroke. This article presents a challenging case of a 35-year-old male patient initially diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis, followed by viral-like central nervous system symptoms, ultimately complicated by tuberculosis meningitis and basal ganglia ischemic stroke. This case presentation underscores the diagnostic complexities associated with CNS-TB and emphasizes on the critical need for heightened awareness of the wide-ranging clinical presentations that can potentially delay early disease recognition and management.