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Amoebic abscesses resulting from hematogenous spread have occasionally been described in the brain Cerebral amebiasis has an abrupt onset and rapid progression to death in 12-72 hours. The patient presents with altered consciousness and focal neurologic signs. CT scanning reveals irregular lesions without a surrounding capsule or enhancement. A tissue biopsy sample reveals the trophozoites.
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| English | Amoebic brain abscess |
Amoebic abscesses resulting from hematogenous spread have occasionally been described in the brain Cerebral amebiasis has an abrupt onset and rapid progression to death in 12-72 hours. The patient presents with altered consciousness and focal neurologic signs. CT scanning reveals irregular lesions without a surrounding capsule or enhancement. A tissue biopsy sample reveals the trophozoites. |
