[Frontal mass: diagnostic challenges].
Capnocytophaga spp. are part of the oral flora of humans and animals, being responsible  for skin and soft tissues infections and invasive infections. Microbiological  identification can be difficult due to its slow growth. We present a case of infection  caused by this bacteria in the form of an extracerebral intracranial abscess,  presenting as a frontal mass that posed some diagnostic challenges. A surgical  drainage was performed together with antibiotic therapy with favourable outcome.  This microorganism was identified in the second week of treatment and then a careful  history revealed a dog bite days prior to the initial symptoms. This could have  been the site of entry to a posterior focalization.
Unidade de Infecciologia e Serviço de Urgência, Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Gina
G
Rubino
Alexandre
A
Correia
Fernanda
F
Rodrigues
D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002206:Capnocytophaga; D002648:Child; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male