ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2018
Spontaneous cerebral abscess due to
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Abstract
backgroundCASE SUMMARY: A 51-year-old man, with a free previous medical history, presented to the Emergency Department of our hospital complaining of recurrent episodes of left upper limb weakness, during the last month, which had been worsened the last 48 h. During his presentation in Emergency Department he experienced a generalized tonic-clonic grand mal seizure. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan with intravenous Gadolinium revealed a 3.3 cm × 2.7 cm lesion at the right parietal lobe surrounded by mild vasogenic edema, which included the posterior central gyrus. The core of the lesion showed relatively homogenous restricted diffusion. Post Gadolinium T1W1 image, revealed a ring-shaped enhancement. Due to the imaging findings, brain abscess was our primary consideration. Detailed examination for clinical signs of infectious foci revealed only poor oral hygiene with severe tooth decay and periodontal disease, but without detection of dental abscess. The patient underwent surgical treatment with right parietal craniotomy and total excision of the lesion. Pus and capsule tissue grew
conclusionThis case highlights the ultimate importance of appropriate oral hygiene and dental care to avoid potentially serious infectious complications and second,
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