[Odontogenic brain abscess. 2 case reports].
The odontogen brain abscess is a relatively rare, but very serious complication of an infection of the teeth. Frequently the bacteria found by aspiration of the brain abscess are the only indication of a dental focus. The diagnostic problems in confirming a covert dental infection as the cause of the brain abscess are illustrated.
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Neurochiurgische Klinik der Universität Essen.
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Nau
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D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D002648:Child; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*
Der odontogene Hirnabszess. 2 Fallberichte.