| Cure of a solitary brainstem abscess with antibiotic therapy: case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8628499 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A solitary brainstem abscess is uncommon. The use of antibiotics and surgical aspiration or excision of a brainstem abscess has resulted in survivors. Survival after treatment of a brainstem abscess with antibiotics alone has been reported rarely, and we present the eighth study case. The patient made an excellent recovery after 12 weeks of antibiotics, with 8 weeks completed as an outpatient. Medical management of a solitary brainstem abscess in an immunocompetent patient is feasible and may result in a complete cure with antibiotics only. Completion of IV antibiotics as an outpatient is viable and cost-effective in selected patients. |
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Authors:
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J R Fulgham; E F Wijdicks; A J Wright |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 46 ISSN: 0028-3878 ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 1996 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-06-21 Completed Date: 1996-06-21 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1451-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Infective Agents
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therapeutic use* Brain / pathology Brain Abscess / diagnosis, drug therapy* Brain Stem* Ceftazidime / therapeutic use* Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use* Follow-Up Studies Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Metronidazole / therapeutic use* Middle Aged Nafcillin / therapeutic use* Neurologic Examination |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Infective Agents; 147-52-4/Nafcillin; 443-48-1/Metronidazole; 78439-06-2/Ceftazidime |
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