Chacón MMA, Facha GMT, Alessio RLP

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 169-171
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ABSTRACT

Brain abscess is a focal suppurative process in the brain parenchyma with variable etiological factors. Diagnosis could be difficult in the early fases. We present a case of a mild age man with multiple brain abscess and discuss the diagnostic approach and outcome.

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