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Cure of a Solitary Brainstem Abscess with Antibiotic Therapy:Case Report Neurol 46:1451-1454, Fulgham,J.R.,et al, 1996 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract A solitary brainstem abscess is uncommon.The use of antibiotics and surgical aspiration or excision of a brainstem abscess has resulted in survivors.Survival after treatment of a brainstem abscess with antibiotics alone has been reported rarely,and we present the eighth study case.The patient made an excellent recovery after 12 weeks on antibiotics,with 8 weeks completed as an outpatient.Medical management of a solitary brainstem abscess in an immunocompetent patient is feasible and may result in a complete cure with antibiotics only.Completion of IV antibiotics as an outpatient is viable and cost effective in selected patients.

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