J Korean Med Sci.  1994 Jun;9(3):259-263. 10.3346/jkms.1994.9.3.259.

Brain abscess from a ganglionic hemorrhage: a case report

• Lee KS
• Bae WK
• Bae HG
• Doh JW
• Yun IG

• KMID: 644805
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1994.9.3.259

Abstract

We present a unique case of a brain abscess that occurred secondary to a ganglionic hemorrhage in a 64-year-old man. This abscess appeared to be metastatic after septicemia. Aspiration with antibiotics eliminated this infection.

Keyword

Brain abscess; Intracerebral hemorrhage; Hypertension; Basal ganglia; Infection

MeSH Terms

Basal Ganglia Diseases/*complications
Brain Abscess/*etiology
Case Report
Cerebral Hemorrhage/*complications
Human
Male
Middle Age