Abstract
A case history and brief literature review of cerebral abscess related to dental therapy is presented. The 19-year-old male patient presented with a cerebral abscess caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetamcomitans. He was otherwise healthy, and had a recent history of periodontal surgery prior to the onset of symptoms. The patient was treated successfully with stereotactic aspiration and antibiotics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-15 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian Dental Journal |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Actinobacillus actinomycetam-comitans
- Cerebral abscess
- Stereotactic surgery