Title of article :
Sinogenic brain abscess complicating pregnancy
Author/Authors :
Joseph R. Wax، نويسنده , , Jacquelyn Blackstone، نويسنده , , Andrew Mancall، نويسنده , , Angelina Cartin، نويسنده , , Michael G. Pinette، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Abstract :
Cerebral abscess is an extremely rare complication of pregnancy. We report a case of a patient at 36 weeks of gestation presenting with severe headache, confusion, and seizures after starting treatment for sinusitis. Imaging revealed a left temporal lobe abscess, which was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics. Neurologic deterioration in a gravida with sinusitis suggests secondary sinogenic intracranial suppurative complications.
Keywords :
Brain abscessSinusitisPregnancy
Journal title :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal title :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology