Multiple brain abscess from dental origin: case report and literature review

Introduction: Brain infections of dental origin are rare, but well-known and accurately described. There are two different brain infections: brain abscess, the most frequent, and extradural or subdural empyema. Here, we discuss the case of an extradural empyema. Observation: A 28-year-old man with a very poor dental condition showed neurological and eye infection signs. A brain and face CT scan revealed extradural empyema, orbit abscess and pansinusitis. These infections had all dental origin: an apical lesion of tooth 26. Discussion: Such severe cases must be surgically and medically treated with a strong antibiotic therapy. A systematic investigation and the treatment of dental infected areas are both necessary.

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Brain Abscess due to Odontogenic Infection : Case Report and Literature Review

The Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology ◽

10.17779/kaomp.2019.43.5.013 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (5) ◽

pp. 223-230

Author(s):

TH Chang ◽

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DH Leem

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Brain Abscess ◽

Odontogenic Infection

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Successful Treatment of Listerial Brain Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Internal Medicine ◽

10.2169/internalmedicine.41.1073 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 41 (11) ◽

pp. 1073-1078 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Yoshiro MAEZAWA ◽

Akira HIRASAWA ◽

Tsuyosi ABE ◽

Harukiyo KAWAMURA ◽

Kenji SEKIGUCHI ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Brain Abscess ◽

Successful Treatment

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Neuronavigation Combined with Nerve Electrophysiology in Excision of Brain Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review

Translational Neuroscience and Clinics ◽

10.18679/cn11-6030_r.2017.033 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 224-228

Author(s):

Xiaoxu Shen ◽

Dong Zhao ◽

Qi Liu

Keyword(s):

Infectious Disease ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Brain Abscess ◽

Female Patient ◽

Neurological Deficits ◽

Curative Effect ◽

Monitoring Technology ◽

Safety And Reliability ◽

Brain Abscesses

A brain abscess is a parenchymal infection, which is a severe intracranial infectious disease. Although the incidence is low, it causes serious inflammation and neurological deficits. The current treatments for brain abscesses are primarily surgical, including abscess resection or puncture and drainage. In recent years, extensive application of neuronavigation and electrophysiological monitoring technology have improved the safety and reliability of neurosurgery. To explore the application and curative effect of neuronavigation combined with neurophysiological techniques in the treatment of brain abscesses, we retrospectively analyzed a female patient who had undergone neurological monitoring and neuronavigation-assisted surgery to remove an abscess in 2015. Diagnosis and treatment are reported.

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