Neurol. praxi. 2018;19(1):59-62 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2018.001
Multiple brain abscesses within meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology
- Neurologická klinika Fakultní nemocnice v Ostravě
Brain abscess is defined as purulent and inflammation region within brain parenchyma. We present a case report of a 44-yearsoldman who was urgently received at the Neurological Clinic of University Hospital Ostrava for acute headache. This headachebegan after coughing. CT scan including angiography excludes the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Episode of epilepticseizure appeared quickly after admission to the hospital. We made lumbar puncture, where was typical cytological picture ofacute inflammation. We thinking about possible meningoencephalitis, so broad-spectrum antibiotics was used. Deteriorationof the condition appeared in the further course of hospitalization, right lateral and expressive aphasia developed. Consequently,magnetic resonance was realised and brain abscess and subdural empyema parieto-occipital was demonstated.
Keywords: brain abscess, meningoencephalitis, epileptic seizures, headache
Received: December 20, 2017; Accepted: January 3, 2018; Published: March 1, 2018 Show citation
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