Open AccessSubdural empyema due to mixed infections successfully treated medically: A case report with review literature
Author(s) -
Meshref Mostafa,
Nourelden Anas Zakarya,
Elshanbary Alaa Ahmed,
AbdelQadir Yossef Hassan,
Zaazouee Mohamed Sayed,
Ragab Khaled Mohamed,
Ahmed Eman Mohammed Sharif,
Swed Sarya
Publication year - 2022
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/ccr3.6049
Subject(s) - medicine , subdural empyema , empyema , dexamethasone , ceftriaxone , vancomycin , surgery , meningitis , brain herniation , antibiotics , radiology , staphylococcus aureus , genetics , biology , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology
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. His situation has improved after treating by acyclovir, ceftriaxone, vancomycin, and dexamethasone.