DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2016.v04i02.001

Pages: 57-61

To report a complicated case of tubercular meningitis with hydrocephalus and ethambutol induced optical neuritis. In dis case A 18 year old male Indian patient was admitted to neuro-ward on 26th november 2015 with presenting complaints of one week of altered sensorium, two weeks of vomiting and one and half month of fever. At the time of admitting the condition was very bad. Previously patient was diagnosed of tubercular meningitis and was on anti-tubercular therapy from 18th November of the same year. He developed hydrocephalus and worsen the condition hence referred to present multi-speciality hospital for treatment. In the admission period on 6th December 2015 patient was complaining of blindness and difficulty in recognising colours. In discussion the comorbidities of tubercular meningitis with hydrocephalus and developing optical neuritis in that same patient is rare occurrence and if left untreated it may be fatal to mankind those who are suffering to this. Although individually these diseases are not very uncommon but all together in a single person is complicated to understand. In conclusion the purpose here made by the authors is to make people aware of this disease and their presentation along with make educate while consuming drug like ethambutol and to contribute well for the improvement of quality of life and heathcare of the human which is the priceless creation of god of this heavenly world.