Resolution of a brainstem abscess through antituberculous therapy.

García-Moncó, J C; Gómez Beldarrain, M; Fernández Cantón, G; Capelastegui, A; Collazos, J · Neurology · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe an immunocompetent patient with a solitary brainstem abscess that responded to antituberculous therapy. Although prompt surgical therapy has been advocated, the possibility of medical resolution of brainstem tuberculous abscesses should be considered.

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