Multiple brain abscesses in neonate caused by Edwardsiella tarda: case report.
A neonate presented with multiple brain abscesses caused by very unusual infection with the Gram-negative bacterium, Edwardsiella tarda. Serial changes in magnetic resonance imaging findings including diffusion-weighted imaging demonstrated the development from the late cerebritis to late capsule stages. The patient was successfully treated by external drainage, and has since reached normal development milestones. Early diagnosis with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound tomography, and prompt external drainage were essential to the good outcome of this case.
Takeuchi
Hayato
H
Department of Neurosurgery, Nantan General Hospital, Nantan, Kyoto, Japan. thayato@pop07.odn.ne.jp
Fujita
Yuri
Y
Ogawa
Hiroshi
H
Shiomi
Kozue
K
Toyokawa
Youichi
Y
Yamamoto
Toru
T
Furukawa
Taizo
T
Ebisu
Toshihiko
T
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D020609:Edwardsiella tarda; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D013396:Suction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome