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01.09.2009 | Case Report
Cerebellar abscesses caused by dog bite: a case report
verfasst von:
B. L. Santana-Montero, H. Ahumada-Mendoza, M. A. Vaca-Ruíz, E. Castro-Sierra, F. Sánchez-Herrera, E. Fernández-Portilla, R. M. Sosa-Quintero, V. González-Carranza, L. F. Gordillo-Domínguez, S. Garza-Morales, F. Chico-Ponce de León
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Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 9/2009
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Abstract
Introduction
Bites by house pets can be lethal or cause a series of catastrophic events with severe sequels, such as the loss of a limb or a systemic infection which may be life-endangering, especially in the case of children being bitten.
Presentation
A 2-year-old girl was attacked by a dog, causing lesions at the occipital region. This was treated initially as a superficial wound that became further complicated with two cerebellar abscesses. These abscesses required neurosurgical and antimicrobial treatment, with a satisfactory outcome.
Conclusion
The precise and diligent evaluation of a lesion caused by an animal bite may prevent further life-endangering complications. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reports about cerebellar abscess caused by a dog bite. When cranial lesions are penetrating, an abscess must to be considered. We insist on the importance of medical evaluation and adequate treatment of such lesions.