Brainstem abscess complicating tetralogy of Fallot successfully treated with antibiotics alone.
Neurol India
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2000 Sep; 48(3): 272-5
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ABSTRACT
Medically treated brainstem abscess in a 11 year old boy with tetralogy of Fallot is reported. There was a complete resolution of the lesion without any neurologic sequelae during parenteral antibiotic therapy with crystalline penicillin, chloramphenicol and metronidazole. The pathogenesis and management of cardiogenic brain abscesses in general and brainstem abscess in particular has been reviewed.
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Asunto principal:
Penicilinas
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Tetralogía de Fallot
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Absceso Encefálico
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Tronco Encefálico
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Niño
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Cloranfenicol
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Metronidazol
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Revista:
Neurol India
Año:
2000
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Artículo
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