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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An [[ | An [[electroencephalogram]] (EEG) can be used in nuclear imaging to obtain an indication of brain abscess. | ||
==Other Imaging Findings== | ==Other Imaging Findings== | ||
The EEG gives detailed information in regards to localization of the abscess. In most cases, the result is abnormal in patients as the brain abscess lateralizes to the side of the lesion.<ref>{{Citation | The EEG gives detailed information in regards to localization of the abscess. In most cases, the result is abnormal in patients as the brain abscess lateralizes to the side of the lesion.<ref>{{Citation | ||
| last1 = Schlossberg | | last1 = Schlossberg | ||
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Overview
An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used in nuclear imaging to obtain an indication of brain abscess.
Other Imaging Findings
The EEG gives detailed information in regards to localization of the abscess. In most cases, the result is abnormal in patients as the brain abscess lateralizes to the side of the lesion.[1]
References
- ↑ Schlossberg, David (2008), Clinical Infectious Disease (1st ed.), New York, New York: Cambridge University Press