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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2024

Cerebellar abscess secondary to metastatic lung adenocarcinoma: a case report.

Hamza Ahmed, Amanullah Khan, Sameer Abdul Rauf, Javed Somro, Shah Emaad Ur Rehman Saleem, Javaria Parvez

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  1. Abscess formation within brain metastasis.Surgical neurology international · 2025
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6 authors.

Hamza AhmedDepartment of Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Amanullah KhanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sameer Abdul RaufDepartment of Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. sameerrauf80@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-4776-9064
Javed SomroDepartment of Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shah Emaad Ur Rehman SaleemDepartment of Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Javaria ParvezDepartment of Histopathology, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCerebellar abscesses are rare, life-threatening infections often originating from bacterial sources, while metastatic brain lesions from lung adenocarcinoma are relatively common. However, the coexistence of a cerebellar abscess secondary to metastatic lung adenocarcinoma is exceedingly rare and presents unique diagnostic and management challenges. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 35 year-old Pakistani female patient with persistent headaches, nausea, and vertigo, who was found to have a large cerebellar mass with features suggestive of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. Further investigation revealed a concomitant cerebellar abscess. Surgical excision and broad-spectrum antibiotics were initiated, resulting in a favorable outcome.

conclusionThis case showcases the rarity and complexity of cerebellar abscesses due to metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. Timely intervention, including surgery and targeted therapy, is crucial for successful management. Further research is needed to enhance treatment strategies.

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Adenocarcinoma of LungAnti-Bacterial AgentsBrain AbscessLung NeoplasmsAdultBrain NeoplasmsCerebellar DiseasesFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeAnti-Bacterial AgentsBrain metastasesCerebellar abscessLung adenocarcinomaMetastasisNeurosurgery

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