A Case of Temporal Lobe Abscess Following Mastoidectomy.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.6.411
- Author:
Jin Young GOH
1
;
Chan Hwi PARK
;
Il Woo LEE
;
Se Joon OH
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain abscess;
Tympanomastoidectomy
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Brain Abscess;
Diagnosis;
Dura Mater;
Headache;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Seizures;
Temporal Lobe*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(6):411-414
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of complicated temporal lobe abscess following mastoidectomy. The patient complained of a headache after surgery, however, he was discharged as his symptom was considered to be a common postoperative headache. He revisited our due to a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, and the CT and MRI findings suggested the diagnosis of temporal lobe abscess. The patient was successfully treated with antibiotics instead of surgical treatment. Although the cerebral abscess following mastoidectomy is extremely rare, it is necessary to pay attention to it. Particularly when the patient complains of a headache, it is important to consider the aspects of headache carefully. Bone defect in tegmen tympani and exposure of dura will increase the risk of cerebral abscess, therefore careful caution is required in the presence of lower dura mater.
