Fusobacterium nucleatum: An unusual cause of subdural empyema. Issue 12 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yocum, Denise
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 12(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: subdural hematoma -- pyogenic subdural empyema -- Fusobacterium nucleatum -- craniotomy -- leptospirosis -- neurologic; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000508216.58368.74
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: This article describes an uncommon presentation of a subdural empyema in a young man. Because the patient's initial presentation consisted of nonspecific abdominal complaints, subdural empyema was not initially considered. However, a thorough medical history, including recent travel history, and appropriate multidisciplinary consultation, were key to reaching the correct diagnosis.