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Actinomycotic brain abscess.

Abstract

A histologically confirmed actinomycotic brain abscess, in a previously healthy female, is reported. CT scan findings of a thick walled multiloculated ring enhancement with smooth inner margin and irregular nodular enhancement of outer margin, along with contiguous patchy enhancing lesion with circular low attenuation areas were suggestive of a chronic granulomatous abscess. Surgical excision and prolonged antibiotic therapy produced a good resolution.

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B S Sharma, A K Banerjee, M K Sobti, V K Kak. 1990. Actinomycotic brain abscess.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0303-8467(90)90069-h

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