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Published on: January 17, 2018
[Intracranial epidural abscess associated to sinusitis with positive response to medical treatment]
Romina Encina1, Martín A Biaggioni1, Camila Gerez1
1Servicio de Clínica Médica, Hospital Municipal de Agudos Dr. Leónidas Lucero, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Abstract:
Epidural abscesses are rare intracranial infections. They can occur from neurosurgical procedures, or head and neck infections. Successful treatment usually requires a combination of drainage procedure and antibiotic therapy. We present the case of a young patient with an intracranial epidural abscess and meningitis secondary to sinusitis who received only corticosteroids and antibiotic therapy, with good evolution.
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