Proliferative Arachnoiditis and Vasculitis in Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features and Outcomes from a Tertiary Centre in India

Purpose: Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB) presenting with vasculitis or arachnoiditis causes significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to characterise the clinical spectrum and outcomes of patients diagnosed with TB arachnoiditis and TB-associated CNS vasculitis Methods A retrospective study was conducted between October 2020 and September 2023, screening patients admitted with suspected CNS TB to a tertiary care hospital. Patients diagnosed with proliferative arachnoiditis, and TB-associated CNS vasculitis were recruited. Their clinical details, follow-up records, and outcomes were assessed. Results Among 318 patients admitted with suspected CNS TB, 87 p