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[A case of amebic brain abscess].

Akitsugu Morishita1, Hirotaka Yamamoto, Hideo Aihara

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Toyooka Hospital, 1094 Tobera, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 668-8501, Japan.

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Amebic brain abscess, a rare Entamoeba histolytica complication, was successfully treated with metronidazole and abscess drainage. This case highlights the importance of considering amebic infections in brain abscess patients with a history of dysentery.

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Published on: September 27, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Amebic brain abscess is a rare, often fatal complication of Entamoeba histolytica infection.
  • Prompt diagnosis and aggressive management are crucial for patient survival.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old male presented with fever, back pain, and chest pain, later diagnosed with concurrent brain, liver, and pulmonary abscesses caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
  • Neurological decline, including somnolence and left-sided weakness, was observed after initial treatment.

Findings:

  • Stereotactic aspiration and drainage of the brain abscess, combined with intravenous metronidazole (1,200 mg daily for 18 days), led to near-complete resolution of the intracerebral lesion.
  • The patient survived without neurological deficits, with dramatic improvement in his general condition.

Implications:

  • This case adds to the limited number of reported recoveries from amebic brain abscess.
  • Early consideration of amebic brain abscess in patients with compatible symptoms and history of dysentery is recommended for improved outcomes.