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Brain abscess as a cause of infant hydrocephalus. Case report
1Neurosurgical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, P.J. Saffárik University, Kosice.
Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1989
Insights
A brain abscess caused hydrocephalus in an infant. Surgical removal of the abscess was required for recovery, resulting in a minor neurological deficit.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Hydrocephalus can arise from various causes in infants.
- Brain abscesses are rare but serious pediatric infections.
Observation:
- A four-month-old girl presented with hydrocephalus.
- The hydrocephalus was attributed to a brain abscess.
Findings:
- Initial treatment involved repeated punctures and antibiotics.
- Surgical extirpation of the brain abscess proved necessary.
- The infant recovered with minimal neurological impairment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for brain abscesses in infants.
- Aggressive management, including surgery, may be crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Understanding the link between brain abscess and hydrocephalus is vital for pediatric neurosurgeons.
Abstract:
The authors report on a case of hydrocephalus caused by brain abscess in a four-months-old girl. After repeated punctures and antibiotics administration extirpation of abscess was necessary. The child recovered with only slight neurological deficit.