Brain Abscess in a Patient with Osteopetrosis: A Rare Complication

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Merve İşeri Nepesov (Συγγραφέας), Eylem Kıral (Συγγραφέας), Gürkan Bozan (Συγγραφέας), Ömer Kılıç (Συγγραφέας), Kürşat Bora Çarman (Συγγραφέας), Coşkun Yarar (Συγγραφέας), Suzan Şaylısoy (Συγγραφέας), Ener Çağrı Dinleyici (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: Galenos Yayincilik, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Brain abscess formation is extremely rare in patients with osteopetrosis. Herein, we report a case of viridans streptococci brain abscess in an immunocompromised child diagnosed with osteopetrosis. The patient presented with a sudden change in mental status and convulsions. Radiological evaluation r...