Brain Abscess in a Patient with Osteopetrosis: A Rare Complication

• Principais autores: Merve İşeri Nepesov (Autor), Eylem Kıral (Autor), Gürkan Bozan (Autor), Ömer Kılıç (Autor), Kürşat Bora Çarman (Autor), Coşkun Yarar (Autor), Suzan Şaylısoy (Autor), Ener Çağrı Dinleyici (Autor)
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• Publicado em: 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...