Fatal Subdural Empyema Following Pyogenic Meningitis
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 175-177, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-117241
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ABSTRACT
Subdural empyema is a rare form of intracranial sepsis associated with high morbidity and mortality. The most frequent cause is extension of paranasal sinusitis through emissary veins or of mastoiditis through the mucosa, bone, and dura mater. Development of subdural empyema after pyogenic meningitis is known to be very unusual in adults. We report a rare case of fatal subdural empyema, an unusual complication of pyogenic meningitis. Our bitter experience suggests that subdural empyema should be borne in mind in patient with pyogenic meningitis who exhibit neurological deterioration.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Sinusitis
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Empyema, Subdural
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Veins
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Sepsis
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Dura Mater
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Mastoid
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Mastoiditis
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Meningitis
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Mucous Membrane
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article