A staphylococcal cerebral abscess in a preterm infant

This report considers the case of a rare presentation of a premature infant with post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus who developed a cerebral brain abscess. Although cerebral abscesses are rare in this patient population, they are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. This report highlights the diagnostic difficulties and the importance of multidisciplinary team input.

Sue A. Lim
MBChB, MRCPCH
Paediatric ST4 Trainee
suelim@nhs.net

Shetty Bhushan
MBBS, MRCPCH
Consultant Neonatologist

Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, Scotland

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Keywords

cerebral abscess; hydrocephalus; neurology; preterm infant; cerebrospinal fluid

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