Multiple brain abscesses in an immunocompetent patient after undergoing professional tooth
cleaning
Sammanfattning
Background - Dental disorders and dental
treatment are among the variety of causes of
brain abscess.
Case description - The authors present the
case of a patient who developed multiple brain
abscesses after undergoing professional tooth
cleaning. The results of a diagnostic work-up
ruled out an underlying immunodeficiency. After
receiving neurosurgical intervention and intensive
care treatment by means of local and
intravenous antibiotics for 24 days, the patient
was transferred to another hospital for rehabilitation.
Six months after the treatment, the patient
still had moderate residual paresis of the
left leg.