A Rare Complication of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease-Brain Abscess
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 10)Publication Date: 2022-10-05
Authors : Mypati Padmasree; Shaik Jabeena;
Page : 1114-1116
Keywords : Brain abscess; Cyanotic congenital heart disease; Dextrocardia; Situs inversus; Burr hole craniotomy; Tapping; MRI Brain;
Abstract
Background: Intracranial abscess in the paediatric population is a rare occurrence-4 in a million; it is a focal, intra -cerebral infection that starts off as a localized lesion and finally develops into a collection of pus surrounded by a well-vascularized capsule. It is a rare complication of Cyanotic congenital heart disease. The peak incidence occurs when the child is between 4 years and 7 years of age, although it may occur in adults with cyanotic congenital heart disease.
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