A Case of Otogenic Brain Abscess Causing Loss of Consciousness
Korean Journal of Audiology
;
: 76-79, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-61338
ABSTRACT
Acute or chronic otitis media can cause intracranial complications, one of the most serious being brain abscess. Empirical antibiotic treatment and proper surgical management should be considered to avoid fatal consequences. However, proper extent and optimal timing of surgical intervention are still matters of debate. We present a case of a 31-year-old man who presented with acutely altered mental status, caused by otogenic brain abscess who we treated successfully with antibiotics and otologic surgery and no neurosurgical treatment.
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Main subject:
Otitis Media
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Unconsciousness
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Brain Abscess
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Audiology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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