Medical management of cerebellar abscess: a case report and review of the literature

W V Med J. 2011 Mar-Apr;107(2):21-3.

Abstract

A large abscess of the posterior fossa often warrants surgical intervention. We report a case of a 50-year-old male presenting with a cerebellar abscess measuring 2.8 cm x 1.6 cm located in the left cerebellar hemisphere at the level of the middle cerebellar peduncle that was treated conservatively and successfully with antibiotics. Therapeutic management options are discussed in regards to this case specifically as well as a review of the literature. This case illustrates the successful medical management of a cerebellar abscess of otogenic origin in an adult, a unique result in terms of abscess size and age of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Brain Abscess* / diagnosis
  • Brain Abscess* / drug therapy
  • Brain Abscess* / etiology
  • Brain Abscess* / physiopathology
  • Cerebellar Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Cerebellar Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Cerebellar Diseases* / etiology
  • Cerebellar Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Otitis Media / complications*
  • Otitis Media / diagnosis
  • Otitis Media / physiopathology
  • Review Literature as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents