Thalamic abscess ruptured into the ventricles in children: A case report
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Abstract
Thalamic abscess is a very rare condition in children, described only in the literature as single case reports. This condition needs to be detected early, and appropriate treatment methods should be started to limit complications, especially brain abscesses that rupture into the ventricles. We report a case of the 13-year-old male, previously healthy, hospitalized with fever, vomiting, and headache. The patient was diagnosed with a thalamic abscess ruptured into the ventricles based on clinical symptoms, cerebrospinal puncture results, and lesion signs on cranial magnetic resonance imaging. The patient was treated for 8 weeks with antibiotic. The patient recovered and was discharged with no sequelae.
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Brain abscess, thalamic abscess, abscess ruptured into the ventricles
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