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Published in: Child's Nervous System 10/2005

01-10-2005 | Case Report

Simultaneous excision of two cerebral abscesses with the capsule

Authors: Eugeni I. Usanov, Konstantin N. Kirichenko, Alexander V. Drofa

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 10/2005

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Abstract

Case report

A boy of 8 suffering from hemoglobinopathy M had two encapsulated cerebral abscesses confirmed on CT—one in the right temporal lobe, the second in the left frontal lobe—measuring 48 and 58 mm in diameter respectively. The disease began with fever, daily vomiting, and permanent somnolency, and was defined as encephalitis of viral etiology.

Treatment

Conservative treatment proved ineffective and the patient’s state grew worse. He underwent simultaneous excision of the two cerebral abscesses with a capsule. Continuous drainage of the operational cavities was performed.

Outcome

The patient has been observed for 3 months.
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Metadata
Title
Simultaneous excision of two cerebral abscesses with the capsule
Authors
Eugeni I. Usanov
Konstantin N. Kirichenko
Alexander V. Drofa
Publication date
01-10-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 10/2005
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-004-1090-4

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