Brain abscess--an unusual complication of cavernous sinus thrombosis. A case report.
An unusual case of multilocular brain abscess is reported in a 14-year-old girl, following cavernous sinus thrombosis. In absence of any other source of infection the cavernous sinus thrombosis is presumed as the cause of brain abscess. Possible pathogenesis is discussed.
Mahapatra
A K
AK
Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Dehli.
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D005260:Female; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000150:complications*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents