A case of actinomycotic brain infection in a juvenile patient is described. Cases of actinomycosis affecting the head and neck are rare, particularly in juvenile patients. In this case complete resolution of the infection was achieved by means of surgical treatment and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The authors emphasize the importance of a combined approach for treatment of this unusual brain infection and stress the difficulties involved in the diagnosis of this pathology.
Intracranial actinomycosis in juvenile patients. Case report and review of the literature / Puzzilli, F; Salvati, Maurizio; Ruggeri, A; Raco, Antonino; Bristot, R; Bastianello, S; Lunardi, P.. - In: CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM. - ISSN 0256-7040. - STAMPA. - 9:14(1998), pp. 463-466. [10.1007/s003810050262]
Intracranial actinomycosis in juvenile patients. Case report and review of the literature
SALVATI, Maurizio;RACO, Antonino;
1998
Abstract
A case of actinomycotic brain infection in a juvenile patient is described. Cases of actinomycosis affecting the head and neck are rare, particularly in juvenile patients. In this case complete resolution of the infection was achieved by means of surgical treatment and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The authors emphasize the importance of a combined approach for treatment of this unusual brain infection and stress the difficulties involved in the diagnosis of this pathology.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
