Brain Abscess Formation as a Complication of CSF Shunt
Author Information
Author(s): Jamjoom Aimun AB, Waliuddin Abrar R, Jamjoom Abdulhakim B
Primary Institution: King Khalid National Guards Hospital
Hypothesis
Can a brain abscess develop as a complication of a cerebrospinal fluid shunt?
Conclusion
Brain abscess formation as a complication of a CSF shunt is rare, but clinicians should be aware of it in shunted patients showing signs of infection.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 7 cases of brain abscess due to shunt complications have been reported in the last 20 years.
- The patient had a CSF sample that grew Staphylococcus aureus.
- The abscess was successfully treated with antibiotics and surgical intervention.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when kids have a tube in their head to help with fluid, they can get a bad infection that makes a lump in their brain. It's very rare, but doctors need to check for it if the kid gets sick.
Methodology
Case report of a 9-month-old male with congenital hydrocephalus who developed a brain abscess after VP shunt insertion.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
9-month-old male child with congenital hydrocephalus and multiple congenital anomalies.
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