title: Brain abscess after transnasal intracranial penetration of a paint-brush.
abstract: The case of a brain abscess caused by intracranial, transnasal penetration of a paint-brush is presented. The danger that such foreign bodies may remain unnoticed, especially in children, is stressed. Cure was achieved by total resection of the abscess capsule.
mesh_terms: D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male