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Mycotic aneurysm presenting as subdural empyema: illustrative case. [PDF]

J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2022
BACKGROUND Mycotic aneurysms (MAs) are rare intracranial pathologies. They are associated with spontaneous rupture, which is often the first presenting sign. Subarachnoid hemorrhage and intraparenchymal hemorrhage are the most common sequelae of ruptured
Lucas JTM, Elhamdani S, Jeong SW, Yu A.
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The Epidemiology, Management and Therapeutic Outcomes of Subdural Empyema in Neonates with Acute Bacterial Meningitis [PDF]

Antibiotics
Background: Subdural empyema is one of the more serious complications of bacterial meningitis and therapeutic challenges to clinicians. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcome of subdural empyema in neonates with ...
Wei-Ju Lee, Ming-Horng Tsai, Jen-Fu Hsu, Shih-Ming Chu, Chih-Chen Chen, Peng-Hong Yang, Hsuan-Rong Huang, Miao-Ching Chi, Chiang-Wen Lee, Mei-Chen Ou-Yang   +9 more
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A first case of subdural empyema due to Staphylococcus saccharolyticus [PDF]

IDCases
Staphylococcus saccharolyticus, an anaerobic coagulase-negative staphylococcal species, is a member of the normal skin microbiota. It can be a rare cause of human infectious disease and is usually considered a contaminant, but some rare reports have ...
Masahiko Kaneko, Tomoki Shinohara, Yuya Masuda, Kenichi Ishikawa, Hisaharu Shikata, Chie Sakisuka, Daisuke Syoda, Akira Fukui, Kiichirou Zenke   +8 more
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Subdural empyema due to mixed infections successfully treated medically: A case report with review literature. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep, 2022
Subdural empyema is a rare intracranial infection with an accumulation of purulent material between the dura and arachnoid matter. We report a case of 17 years old presented with an altered conscious level. CSF analysis showed increased WBCs.
Meshref M, Nourelden AZ, Elshanbary AA, AbdelQadir YH, Zaazouee MS, Ragab KM, Ahmed EMS, Swed S.   +7 more
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Surgical Management of a Pediatric Infratentorial Subdural Empyema as a Complication of Parapharyngeal Abscess. [PDF]

Cureus, 2022
Infratentorial empyema is a rare medical emergency typically presenting secondary to a middle ear infection. Nonspecific symptoms, limited access to radiological facilities, and imaging artifacts render this pathology prone to misdiagnosis and delayed ...
Oleinikov B, Musa G, Livshitz MI, Kolcheva M, Ramirez MJE, Nurmukhametov R, Efe IE.   +6 more
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Subdural empyema caused by Aggregatibacter segnis: a rare case report and literature review [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Aggregatibacter species are Gram-negative bacteria typically recognized as oral saprophytes in humans, with invasive infections uncommon in immunocompetent individuals.
Qinghua Li, Xiaotong Fan, Kailiang Wang, Xiaolong Wu, Junjie Li, Yang An, Penghu Wei, Wenli Shi, Yongzhi Shan, Sichang Chen, Guoguang Zhao   +10 more
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Unusual case of spinal subdural empyema with ventriculitis managed conservatively with lumbar drain. [PDF]

BMJ Case Rep, 2022
It has long been believed that spinal subdural empyemas (SDEs) with neurological symptoms result in death if operative intervention is not performed. We present a case of addressing an extensive spinal SDE with a minimally invasive procedure: a bedside ...
Wassef C, Johnson A, Stone J.
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Unusual subdural empyema in a homeless patient diagnosed by molecular approach: a case report

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background We report a case of subdural empyema in a homeless patient caused by Bartonella quintana. B. quintana is a facultative intracellular bacteria for which bacterial growth is fastidious.
Cécile Brin, Wladimir Sougakoff, Franck Bielle, Samya Abi Jaoude, Isabelle Bonnet, Elie Haddad, Eric Caumes, Stéphane Jauréguiberry   +7 more
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Subdural Empyema in a 13‐Year‐Old Male With History of Head Trauma: A Case Report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports
Subdural empyema is rare but serious intracranial infection characterized by accumulation of pus between dura mater and arachnoid layer. The spread of infection is typically originating from sinusitis, otitis media, or osteomyelitis.
Bishal Budha, Sachet Subedi, Samir Sedhai, Uday Pandey, Aarju Khadka, Sujata Thapa, Arjun Yadav, Nishchal Soti, Gopal Sedain   +8 more
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Massive bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema and parenchymal temporopolar abscess with anatomical infection pathway in a chronic inhaling cocaine-addicted patient: A case report and literature review. [PDF]

Surg Neurol Int
Background: Focal suppurative bacterial infections of the central nervous system (CNS), such as subdural empyemas and brain abscesses, can occur when bacteria enter the CNS through sinus fractures, head injuries, surgical treatment, or hematogenous ...
Corazzelli G, Corvino S, Noto GD, Germano C, Buonamassa S, Colandrea SD, de Falco R, Bocchetti A.   +7 more
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