The etiological spectrum of miliary brain lesions: A systematic review of published cases and case series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the published cases with miliary brain lesions and their etiological factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, and outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar was conducted using the specified search strategy. Eligibility criteria included cases with miliary lesions in the brain confirmed through neuroimaging and various diagnostic procedures. The PRISMA guidelines were followed, and the PROSPERO registration number for the protocol is CRD42023445849.

Results

Data from 130 records provided details of 140 patients. Tuberculosis was the primary cause in 93 cases (66.4%), malignancies in 36 cases (25.7%), and other causes accounted for the remaining 11% cases. Tub

SUBMITTER: Garg RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452888 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature