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{{SK}} Intracranial abscess; cerebral abscess | {{SK}} Intracranial abscess; cerebral abscess, CNS abscess<ref> Nath A. Brain abscess and parameningeal infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 438.</ref> | ||
==[[Brain abscess overview|Overview]]== | ==[[Brain abscess overview|Overview]]== |
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Synonyms and keywords: Intracranial abscess; cerebral abscess, CNS abscess[1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Brain abscess from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Case Studies
- ↑ Nath A. Brain abscess and parameningeal infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 438.