Case report, case study

Brain abscess of odontogenic origin – a case report

Mia Smoljan Basuga ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia *
Matea Prenc ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Dijana Zadravec ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Odontogenic brain abscess is a rare life-threatening entity accounting for up to 5% of brain abscesses. Brain abscess mortality rate has decreased substantially in the last decades, but still has a significant mortality rate and potentially severe consequences. The infection can be spread to the brain directly or hematogenously. The most common site for direct intracranial spread is the frontal sinus. We present a case of a young male with odontogenic sinusitis and brain abscess, due to untreated periapical process.

Keywords

odontogenic brain abscess; brain abscess imaging; intracranial sinusitis complications

Hrčak ID:

318623

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/318623

Publication date:

25.6.2024.

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