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Brain abscess
Classification and external resources
ICD-9 324.0
DiseasesDB 6880
MedlinePlus 000783
MeSH D001922

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Pathophysiology

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Differentiating Brain abscess from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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Treatment

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Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Intracranial abscess; cerebral abscess

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Brain abscess from other Disease

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1


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