title: A fatal complication of bronchiectasis. Brain abscess with intraventricular rupture.
abstract: The classic clinical manifestations of bronchiectasis are cough and daily production of purulent sputum for months to years. The most common complications are hemoptysis and respiratory failure. Brain abscess has become rare in the recent antibiotic era. In this report, we present a case of bronchiectasis complicated by brain abscesses. Despite the early diagnosis and appropriate management, and while the condition of the patient was improving, an intraventricular abscess rupture led to rapid coma then death. Presentation and management of this potentially fatal complication of bronchiectasis are discussed.
authors: Department of Medicine/Pulmonary Division, Mail Code 1443, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 14426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Tel. +966 (1) 2520088. Ext. 4196.  Fax.  +966 (1) 2520140.  E-mail: Jahdali@yahoo.com.
authors: Hamdan H
authors: HH
authors: Al-Jahdali
authors: Adnan A
authors: AA
authors: Awada
authors: Khalid H
authors: KH
authors: Al-Musailhi
authors: Mohamad S
authors: MS
authors: Al-Moamary