Two Cases of Cerebellar Abscess.
- Author:
Choong Kyum PARK
1
;
Jong Oung DOH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Brain;
Humans;
Intracranial Pressure;
Otitis Media;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1980;9(1):317-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The author experienced 2 cases of cerebellar abscess, which were secondary to otogenic disease. Increased intracranial pressure signs were developed, in one case from the PTA 3 days and in the other case 12 days after radical mastoidectomy in patient with chronic otitis media. Brain CT scan. Revealed ring enhanced hypodensity on posterior fossa. Total excisions were made with complete recovery: First case 3/4 2 stage operation, aspiration and total excision. Second case 3/4 Total excision.
