Multiple, Diffuse Brain Abscesses due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
- Author:
Mi Ae KIM
1
;
Chong Kyu CHU
;
Seung Min KIM
;
Yeon Kyong JUNG
;
Il Nam SUNWOO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. kimsm@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Listeria monocytogenes;
Brain abscess;
MRI
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Brain Abscess*;
Brain Stem;
Brain*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Immunocompromised Host;
Listeria monocytogenes*;
Listeria*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Meningoencephalitis
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2003;21(3):300-303
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
CNS infection due to Listeria monocytogenes is a rare condition that occurs primarily in immunocompromised patients. A predilection for the brainstem has been proposed but definite abscess formation is extremely rare. We report a case of necrotizing meningoencephalitis with diffuse extensive abscesses caused by Listeria monocytogenes in a chronic diabetic patient, whose diagnosis was based on blood culture and MRI findings.
