Magnetic resonance imaging findings in central nervous system tuberculosis: A pictorial review

Neuroimaging of the Most Common Meningitis and Encephalitis of Adults: A Narrative Review

“…Although not routinely used, pre- and post-contrast magnetization transfer T1 images have proved useful in diagnosing CNS manifestations of tuberculosis, especially in early phases of meningitis and tuberculomas [ 37 ]. The high lipid content of tuberculous bacilli determines a decrease in the magnetization transfer ratio when compared to fungal and pyogenic meningitis and increase compared to viral meningitis.…”

“…They are located in the basal ganglia, and imaging characteristics are similar to tuberculomas ( Figure 11 ). CN infection may spread along perivascular spaces, causing gelatinous pseudocysts, which are bilateral, symmetric, and isointense to CSF [ 37 ]. They are located in the midbrain and basal ganglia and do not show mass effect [ 37 ].…”

“…CN infection may spread along perivascular spaces, causing gelatinous pseudocysts, which are bilateral, symmetric, and isointense to CSF [37]. They are located in the midbrain and basal ganglia and do not show mass effect [37].…”

“…Diagnostics 2024, 14, x FOR PEER REVIEW 12 of 23 early phases of meningitis and tuberculomas [37]. The high lipid content of tuberculous bacilli determines a decrease in the magnetization transfer ratio when compared to fungal and pyogenic meningitis and increase compared to viral meningitis.…”

“…CN infection may spread along perivascular spaces, causing gelatinous pseudocysts, which are bilateral, symmetric, and isointense to CSF [37]. They are located in the midbrain and basal ganglia and do not show mass effect [37]. Candidiasis is usually caused by Candida albicans, which is a component of the human flora and may determine CNS disease in immunocompromised patients [42].…”