Cerebral abscess due to an abnormal drainage of the superior vena cava.

Abstract

Although rare, this anomaly can exist in adults.

This report emphasizes the necessity of effective cardiologic investigations in case of unexplained brain abscess.

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Publication date

2011-04-12

Journal

Revue neurologique
Rev Neurol (Paris) (0035-3787)

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Language

Eng.

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Revue neurologique

Stroke Unit, Department of neurology, Tenon Hospital, AP-HP, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.

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Rev Neurol (Paris). 2011 Apr;167(4):352-5

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