... of abscess. Tuberculous abscess in the temporal lobe following otogenic infection has not been reported in the pediatric population. Although rare, the possibility of tuberculous etiology should be borne in mind as a differential diagnosis of acute abscess of otogenic origin, especially in endemic areas...

...J.F. Schoeman; A. Morkel; H.I. Seifart; D.P. Parkin; P.D. van Helden; R.H. Hewlett; P.R. Donald A 21-month-old infant presented with acute obstructive hydrocephalus due to a large tuberculous abscess in the posterior fossa 3 months after starting treatment for miliary tuberculosis. Insertion...