Brain abscess from a ganglionic hemorrhage--a case report.
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We present a unique case of a brain abscess that occurred secondary to a ganglionic hemorrhage in a 64-year-old man. This abscess appeared to be metastatic after septicemia. Aspiration with antibiotics eliminated this infection.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
دوره 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994