J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1994 Mar;12(1):139-144.
A Case Report of Solitary Brainstem Abscess Cured by Medical Treatment
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- 1Department of Neurology, Marknoll General Hospital.
- 2Department of Neurology, Pusan National University Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- A 67-year-old woman with brainstem abscess was cured by nonsurgical treatment. The clinical features and MRI findings allowed the presumptive diagnosis to be made. The abscess was located in the left midbrain part of brainstem; left ptosis and partial ophthalmoplegia with ellipticaI pupil. Massive antibiotic therapy was provided and clinical improvement was resulted. The authors reviewed reported cases and discussion was presented.
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