Abscess

Research on abscess detailed by scientists at Central South University

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, January 17th, 2010

According to recent research published in the journal Neurosurgery, "Tuberculous brainstem abscess is a clinically rare condition with potentially high mortality and morbidity. We present this report to draw attention to the importance of early recognition and adequate treatment of tuberculous brainstem abscess."

"CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 24-year-old man complained of longstanding fever, headache, and weakness followed by development of progressive Slurred speech and hemiparesis of the right extremities. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large thick-walled cystic lesion lying within the brainstem. The patient demonstrated a remarkable clinical recovery after...

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