Abstract
A case of a brain abscess which ruptured into the lateral ventricle was reported. A 51-year-olc left-handed male was admitted because of lethargy, motor aphasia, and left hemiparesis. Finding: of impending intraventricular rupture prompted emergency right frontoparietal craniectomy wits external drainage of the abscess cavity. His immediate post-operative condition was poor witll findings of intraventricular rupture by CT scan and by plain skull X-rays. With intensive antibiotic therapy, however, his condition gradually improved. CT scan 28 days post-operatively showed small residual cavity. Forty-nine days post-operatively, this cavity completely resolved. There ha: been no sign of recurrence. The authors reviewed the literature and discussed recent therapeutic trends.
