Complete resolution of otogenic cerebellar abscess with conservative approach: Two case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebellar abscess is rare, and these two case reports are examined to consider alternative therapy.

Case presentation

We present two cases of patients with cerebellar abscess. In both cases, patients had the same initial symptoms of fever and central vertigo, with otitis media as the source of infection. However, one patient had generalized onset of tonic-clonic seizure. Both patients were given the same regimen of antibiotics for six weeks and then, evaluated on a clinical and radiological basis via computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Sixth weeks after treatment was initiated, No. abscesses were detected in either patient; clinically, there were no complaints or neurological deficits.

Discussion

There are several therapeutic man

SUBMITTER: Radiansyah RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289309 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature