Brain Abscess in a Patient with Osteopetrosis: A Rare Complication

• Main Authors: Merve İşeri Nepesov (Author), Eylem Kıral (Author), Gürkan Bozan (Author), Ömer Kılıç (Author), Kürşat Bora Çarman (Author), Coşkun Yarar (Author), Suzan Şaylısoy (Author), Ener Çağrı Dinleyici (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Galenos Yayincilik, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...