Open AccessConservative management of a large brain abscess in a child with severe manifestations: A case report from Syria
Author(s) -
Keblawi Mouhammed Ali,
Hamza Amr,
Fattal Abdualh,
Ghannam Ghina,
Rahmeh Ahmad Rami,
Rahmeh Sami,
Serio Mouhammed Ali
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4681
Subject(s) - medicine , brain abscess , abscess , conservative management , emergency department , surgery , general surgery , pediatrics , psychiatry
Otogenic brain abscesses are rare but usually life‐threatening conditions particularly in developing countries. Our patient attended to the emergency department with extremely serious manifestations due to a large brain abscess. The borderline dimensions of the abscess (2.4 cm) with (GCS <12) as well as the lack of surgical capabilities were the factors that addressed to treat her with the available medication only. Fortunately, 2‐year follow‐up did not show any recurrence. This case sheds a light on unusual management of large abscesses in imperfect circumstances, which makes it high educational value.