Infected bone flap post craniotomy

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell , 27 Oct 2014
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Chris O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2014

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Appearances in the brain are typical of cerebral abscess but note the broad base at the level of the craniotomy with bone erosion.  On that basis the bone flap is infected and the underlying brain secondarily involved with marked surrounding vasogenic oedema that is also typical for cerebral abscess.

  • +<p>Appearances in the brain are typical of cerebral abscess but note the broad base at the level of the craniotomy with bone erosion.  On that basis the bone flap is infected and the underlying brain secondarily involved with marked surrounding vasogenic oedema that is also typical for cerebral abscess.</p>

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view of the inner table

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