A brain populated with space-occupying lesions: identifying the culprit. (24th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: AlHarmi, Rawan A; Henari, Deyari Fryad; Jadah, Raafat Hammad Seroor; AlKhayyat, Haya Mohammed
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-04-24
• Subjects: neurology (drugs and medicines) -- paediatrics (drugs and medicines) -- infection (neurology) -- neurosurgery -- oral and maxillofacial surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-224286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : This is a case of an 8-year-old girl who was previously healthy and presented with unresponsiveness on a background of fever that resolved within 2 days of onset. History was significant for recurrent dental abscesses requiring drainage. Imaging revealed what was unexpected: a brain overloaded with multiple space-occupying lesions and diffuse oedema. The patient was started on mannitol and dexamethasone in addition to antimicrobials. Her condition improved dramatically within few days. Multiple aspiration procedures were performed later and she recovered fully with minor deficits.