Actinomycosis of the central nervous system: surgical treatment of three cases

J Neurosurg Sci. 1998 Sep;42(3):165-71; discussion 171-2.

Abstract

Three cases of actinomycotic brain infection are described, 2 of which manifested as cerebral abscess, the third as epidural empyema. Complete resolution of the infection was always achieved by means of surgical treatment and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The cases reported emphasize the importance of a combined approach in the treatment of this unusual cause of brain infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / complications
  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis
  • Actinomycosis / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brain Abscess / etiology
  • Brain Diseases / complications
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Brain Diseases / surgery*
  • Craniotomy
  • Empyema / etiology
  • Epidural Space
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Diseases / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed