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ArticleSurgical neurology international2024

Massive bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema and parenchymal temporopolar abscess with anatomical infection pathway in a chronic inhaling cocaine-addicted patient: A case report and literature review.

Giuseppe Corazzelli, Sergio Corvino, Giulio Di Noto, Cristiana Germano, Simona Buonamassa, Salvatore Di Colandrea, Raffaele de Falco, Antonio Bocchetti

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Giuseppe CorazzelliDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
Sergio CorvinoDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
Giulio Di NotoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Messina University - Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy.
Cristiana GermanoMaxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
Simona BuonamassaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Santa Maria delle Grazie Hospital, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Salvatore Di ColandreaDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Santa Maria delle Grazie Hospital, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Raffaele de FalcoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Santa Maria delle Grazie Hospital, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Antonio BocchettiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Santa Maria delle Grazie Hospital, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Ospedale Santa Maria · ITFederico II University Hospital · IT

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Abstract

Background: Focal suppurative bacterial infections of the central nervous system (CNS), such as subdural empyemas and brain abscesses, can occur when bacteria enter the CNS through sinus fractures, head injuries, surgical treatment, or hematogenous spreading. Chronic cocaine inhalation abuse has been linked to intracranial focal suppurative bacterial infections, which can affect neural and meningeal structures. Case Description: We present the case of a patient who developed a cocaine-induced midline destructive lesion, a vast bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema, and intracerebral right temporopolar abscess due to cocaine inhalation abuse. The infection disseminated from the nasal and paranasal cavities to the intracranial compartment, highlighting a unique anatomical pathway. Conclusion: The treatment involved an endoscopic endonasal approach, followed by a right frontal-temporal approach to obtain tissue samples for bacterial analysis and surgical debridement of the suppurative process. Targeted antibiotic therapy helped restore the patient's neurological status.

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Cocaine addictionCocaine-induced midline destructive lesionsSubdural empyemaTemporopolar abscess

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