Brain abscess following odontogenic infection.
- Author:
Il Kyu KIM
1
;
Mun Kwang RYU
;
Je Hoon KU
;
Keum Soo JANG
;
Ju Rok KIM
;
Hyun Jong KAWK
;
Jin Ung CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of OMFS, Medical College, Inha University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Brain abscess;
Odontogenic infection;
Streptococcus viridans
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Brain Abscess*;
Brain*;
Craniotomy;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Molar;
Pathology;
Viridans Streptococci
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2006;32(2):174-178
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Brain abscess is a rare, extremely aggressive, life-threatening infection. It may occur following : infection of contiguous structure, hematogenous spread, or cranial trauma/ surgery. Dental pathology and/or treatment have been linked to a small number of brain abscesses as possible source of infection. 50-year-old male patient was presented with a brain abscess caused by Streptococcus viridans. In the case presented, the significant oral findings were chronic periapical and periodontal infection due to root remnant of lower right 3rd molar. A case history and brief literature review of brain abscess related odontogenic infection was presented after successful treatment with antibiotics and craniotomy.
