Meningioma-associated abscess: an unusual case report and review of the literature.
J Surg Case Rep
; 2022(1): rjab582, 2022 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Central nervous system (CNS) infection and neoplasm occur most often independently. Their concomitant presentation has been noted across different CNS tumours but is considered a rare entity. The phenomenon is mostly seen in relation to direct seeding of infection via frontal air sinuses. Here, we present an unusual case of an occipital meningioma associated with intraparenchymal paratumoural abscess formation. It is also the second documented to culture methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. We then review and surmise the relevant literature of meningioma-associated abscess. We discuss the clinical presentations, aetiology, suspected pathogenesis, management and outcomes reported.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
J Surg Case Rep
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom