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Brain abscess due to odontogenic infection: a case report
Sung Yong Park1, Dong Won Suh1, Chul Min Park1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sun Dental Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
Summary
Odontogenic infections can lead to brain abscesses. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment are crucial for successful recovery from these serious head and neck infections.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Odontogenic infections are common oral health issues.
- Brain abscesses are serious intracranial infections.
- Multidisciplinary approaches are vital for complex cases.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old female presented with headache and trismus.
- Initial diagnostic tests were inconclusive.
- Symptoms suggested a potential head and neck infection.
Findings:
- A brain abscess secondary to an odontogenic infection was diagnosed.
- The patient underwent successful treatment involving oral surgeons and neurosurgeons.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery.
Implications:
- Brain abscess should be considered in differential diagnoses for head and neck infections with neurological symptoms.
- Early recognition and intervention improve patient outcomes.
- Collaboration between dental and medical specialists is essential.
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