A Case Report of Solitary Brainstem Abscess Cured by Medical Treatment.
- Author:
Geo Hyoung KIM
1
;
Byeong Hyun SUH
;
Byeog Soo KOO
;
Mun Seung CHOI
;
Kyu Hyun PARK
;
Sang Wook KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Marknoll General Hospital.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Aged;
Brain Stem*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Mesencephalon;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Pupil
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1994;12(1):139-144
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 67-year-old woman with brainstem abscess was cured by nonsurgical treatment. The clinical features and MRI findings allowed the presumptive diagnosis to be made. The abscess was located in the left midbrain part of brainstem; left ptosis and partial ophthalmoplegia with ellipticaI pupil. Massive antibiotic therapy was provided and clinical improvement was resulted. The authors reviewed reported cases and discussion was presented.
