Escherichia coli subdural empyema following subdural hygroma in elderly patient
Ki Sung Yoon1, Gi Taek Yee, Seong Rok Han
1Department of Neurosurgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, Goyang, Korea.
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
|July 10, 2010
Abstract:
Subdural empyema of the brain is an uncommon disorder that occurs more frequently in children than in adult. Authors report a very rare of subdural empyema following the subdural hygroma after mild head injury. The exact mechanism of infection is not known. However, we have to consider subdural infection as one of differential diagnosis in elderly patient with subdural hygroma when new abnormal density lesion is developed in the subdural space.
Insights
Subdural empyema, a rare brain infection, can occur after subdural hygroma, especially in elderly patients. Consider subdural infection in patients with hygroma showing new lesions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Subdural empyema is an uncommon brain infection, more prevalent in children than adults.
- This case presents a rare instance of subdural empyema developing after a subdural hygroma secondary to mild head injury.
- The precise mechanism of infection in this context remains unclear.
Observation:
- The case involves a rare instance of subdural empyema occurring subsequent to a subdural hygroma, which itself resulted from a mild head injury.
- The precise mechanism initiating the infection in this context remains undetermined.
Findings:
- The study highlights a rare case of subdural empyema complicating a subdural hygroma post-head trauma.
- The exact infectious pathway from hygroma to empyema is not elucidated.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider subdural infection in the differential diagnosis for elderly patients presenting with subdural hygroma.
- The emergence of new abnormal density lesions within the subdural space warrants investigation for potential empyema.
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