Brain Abscess in a Patient with Osteopetrosis: A Rare Complication

• Главные авторы: Merve İşeri Nepesov (Автор), Eylem Kıral (Автор), Gürkan Bozan (Автор), Ömer Kılıç (Автор), Kürşat Bora Çarman (Автор), Coşkun Yarar (Автор), Suzan Şaylısoy (Автор), Ener Çağrı Dinleyici (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: 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...