Neurologia medico-chirurgica
Online ISSN : 1349-8029
Print ISSN : 0470-8105
ISSN-L : 0470-8105
Gas-producing Brain Abscess due to Peptostreptococcus
Genya ODAKE
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1984 Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 46-50

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Abstract
A case of anaerobic streptococcus brain abscess was reported in which the cerebral lesion appeared on CT as a ring-enhanced mass, and gas bubbles were seen following corticosteroid administration without antibiotics. Surgery revealed no encapsulation. Surgical drainage of the cavity and treatment with antibiotics and corticosteroid were ineffective. Excision of the abscess and treatment with chloramphenical and glycerol were successful.
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