A Brain Abscess in a Neonate: A Case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction Brain abscesses occur at any age and most common cause is a complication of bacterial meningitis, but occur in a neonate of less than one moth of age with no clear history of meningitis is something unique. Here we report a case of 28 days age presented with fever and convulsion and excessive cry, refusal to feed, and vomiting. CT scan and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast studies revealed intra-parenchymal brain abscess in the left frontal region with ring enhancement and midline shift.
Author: Abdul Rahim H. Zwayed
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930455648
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