Brain abscess following odontogenic infection
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 174-178, 2006.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-143209
ABSTRACT
Brain abscess is a rare, extremely aggressive, life-threatening infection. It may occur following infection of contiguous structure, hematogenous spread, or cranial trauma/ surgery. Dental pathology and/or treatment have been linked to a small number of brain abscesses as possible source of infection. 50-year-old male patient was presented with a brain abscess caused by Streptococcus viridans. In the case presented, the significant oral findings were chronic periapical and periodontal infection due to root remnant of lower right 3rd molar. A case history and brief literature review of brain abscess related odontogenic infection was presented after successful treatment with antibiotics and craniotomy.
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Main subject:
Pathology
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Brain
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Brain Abscess
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Craniotomy
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Viridans Streptococci
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Molar
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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