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Spontaneous subdural empyema in falciparum malaria : a case study [PDF]
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2004 Clinical history : Malaria is one of the most common diseases in the tropical countries. Cerebralmalaria is usually a diffuse symmetric encephalopathy with focal signs being unusual.Methods : We present a three-year old girl lapsing into unconsciousness ...
S. Dwarakanath, A. Suri , A.K. Mahapatra
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Giant subdural empyema following ventriculo-peritoneal shunt in a child
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017 Subdural empyema is an intracranial focal collection of purulent material located between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater. It developed from varied sources, but the paranasal sinuses, the ears, and the mastoids processes were predominantly ...
Prastiya Indra Gunawan +1 more
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Frontal sinusitis complicated by a brain abscess and subdural empyema
Radiology Case Reports, 2018 A 49-year-old male was brought to the Emergency Department after being found unresponsive. The patient had multiple seizures and was intubated in the prehospital setting.
Matthew T. Niehaus, DO +3 more
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Secondary encephalocele in an adult leading to subdural empyema
IDCases, 2020 Brain abscesses are an uncommon but potentially fatal infection. They can spread directly from an adjacent source or hematogenously from a distant source.
Taylor Wang +5 more
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Subdural Empyema Complicating a Giant Fronto-Ethmoidal Osteoma
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2020 Osteomas of the paranasal sinuses rarely lead to intracranial manifestations. We present an unusual case of a giant frontal sinus osteoma leading to subdural empyema formation.
M. Benzagmout +3 more
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Giant chronic calcified subdural empyema: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background Chronic calcified subdural empyema is an exceedingly rare central nervous system infection with a handful of cases published to date. Reported cases presented with nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms. The duration between the initial onset
A. Nour, K. Z. Shumbash
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Intracranial Subdural Empyema – A Mini Review
, 2020 Intracranial subdural empyema is a rare but devastating infection of the brain. With improvements in investigations and treatment, the previously seen mortality of 100% has now been reduced to 4-9%.
Joseph Yoon, C. O’Bryan, M. Redmond
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Primary interhemispheric subdural empyemas: A report of three cases and review of literature
Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2013 Background Interhemispheric subdural empyema is an uncommon condition and is considered neurosurgical emergency. These are generally seen following neglected otorhinological infection, but may be posttraumatic or iatrogenic in origin.
Ravindranath Kapu +3 more
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Subdural Empyema, an Intracranial Sinus Complication
Brazilian NeurosurgerySubdural empyema is the most common intracranial complication in sinusitis, defined as an infection with purulent collection between the inner surface of the dura mater and the outer surface of the cerebral arachnoid. This condition is underestimated and
Rafaela Pádua Manicardi +5 more
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Intracranial Tubercular Subdural Empyema: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences, 2020 Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem in developing countries. Approximately 1 million children became ill with TB in year 2016. Neurotuberculosis is associated with high mortality and morbidity.
V. Gautam, S. Upadhyay
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