Presentation
Remote history of craniotomy and drainage of brain abscess, now with worsening swelling at the site of craniotomy and neurological deficits.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cerebral abscesses
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Left parietal craniotomy defect with smooth margins.
Numerous multiloculated rim-enhancing collections in the left parietal lobe, which protrudes though the craniotomy defect.
Extensive vasogenic edema of the left parietal and temporal lobes.
Mild rightward midline shift.
Posterior cervical adenopathy.
Case Discussion
Advanced presentation of multiloculated cerebral abscesses which protrude through a craniotomy defect.