Subdural abscess secondary to covert dental sepsis

Subdural abscess secondary to covert dental sepsis.

The bacterial flora of a subdural abscess in a 17-yearold male, with radiological evidence of unilateral infection of the maxillary and frontal air sinuses, was typical of that encountered in the dental sulcus. Extensive examination revealed no primary focus of infection other than apical infection in the 2 upper first molar teeth, which were extracted. Treatment with ampicillin, gentamicin and...

Sepsis secondary to Cowper's gland abscess

The bulbourethral or Cowper's glands originate as evaginations of the epithelium that cover the urogenital sinus and contribute about 0.1e0.2 ml of the ejaculate; their secretion neutralizes urine in addition to lubricating the urethra prior to ejaculation. Cowperitis1,2 is an inflammation of the gland which can be either chronic or acute; acute Cowperitis presents as fever, malaise and severe ...

Treatment of a retrobulbar abscess secondary to dental associated infection in a rabbit

Dental disease is a common problem of pet rabbits. Some authors have postulated that nearly 100% of pet rabbits will develop some form of acquired dental disease (ADD) in their lifetime. Dental disease may affect rabbits of any age and gender and can be a cause of great morbidity and malaise. Often dental disease may lead to infection of teeth and surrounding structures. The development of infe...

Early Pregnancy Loss Following Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Abscess Secondary to Oocyte Retrieval

Lung abscess secondary to xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.

In a patient with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis the initial clinical and radiological picture suggested a diagnosis of lung abscess. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is an uncommon, atypical form of renal infection, which may be invasive and may spread to adjacent organs.' We report a case in which it invaded the lung and presented as a lung abscess. Case report A 27 year old black man w...