Intracranial calcification caused by a brain abscess : a rare cause of intracranial calcification.

Abstract

Intracranial calcifications are relatively common computed tomographic findings in the field of neurosurgery, and cysticercosis, tuberculosis, HIV, and cryptococcus are acquired intracranial infections typically associated with calcifications. However, intracranial calcification caused by a bacterial brain abscess is rare. Here, we present a rare case of intracranial calcification caused by a bacterial brain abscess, from which staphylococcus hominis was isolated. To the best of our knowledge, no previous report has been published on intracranial calcification caused by bacterial brain abscess after decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury. In this article, the pathophysiological mechanism of this uncommon entity is discussed and relevant literature reviewed.

• Authors: Hyeun Sook Kim, Dong Min Kim, Chang Il Ju, Seok Won Kim
• Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society (J Korean Neurosurg Soc) Vol. 54 Issue 2 Pg. 148-50 (Aug 2013) ISSN: 2005-3711 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 24175034 (Publication Type: Case Reports)