| Autor: |
Allaqaband Suhail, Meidl John, Hafiz Abdul, Gupta Saurabh, Jan Fuad |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 3, Iss 1, p 9299 (2009) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1752-1947 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1752-1947-3-9299 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Introduction Brain abscesses arising from right-to-left cardiac shunting are very rare in adults. Case presentation We describe the case of a 47-year-old non-hispanic white male with periodontal disease who developed several brain abscesses caused by Streptococcus intermedius. A comprehensive workup revealed a patent foramen ovale with oral flora as the only plausible explanation for the brain abscesses. Conclusion Based on this case and the relevant literature, we suggest an association between a silent patent foramen ovale, paradoxical microbial dissemination to the brain, and the development of brain abscesses. |
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