Exploring odontogenic brain abscesses: a comprehensive review

作者全名："Wu, Xingguo; Qin, Ningxiang; Peng, Xi; Wang, Liang"

作者地址："[Wu, Xingguo; Qin, Ningxiang; Wang, Liang] Chongqing Med Univ, Affiliated Hosp 1, Dept Neurol, Chongqing, Peoples R China; [Peng, Xi] Chongqing Med Univ, Affiliated Hosp 2, Dept Neurosurg, Chongqing, Peoples R China"

通信作者："Wang, L (通讯作者)，Chongqing Med Univ, Affiliated Hosp 1, Dept Neurol, Chongqing, Peoples R China.; Peng, X (通讯作者)，Chongqing Med Univ, Affiliated Hosp 2, Dept Neurosurg, Chongqing, Peoples R China."

来源：ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA

ESI学科分类：NEUROSCIENCE & BEHAVIOR

WOS号：WOS:001220298600002

JCR分区：Q3

影响因子：2.7

年份：2024

卷号：124

期号：4

开始页：1155

结束页：1165

文献类型：Review

关键词：Brain abscess; Infection; Odontogenic; Streptococcus

摘要："IntroductionWhether in neurology or dentistry, odontogenic brain abscess stands as an ailment demanding undivided attention. The onset of this disease is insidious, with a relatively low incidence rate but a markedly high fatality rate. Moreover, its symptoms lack specificity, easily leading to misdiagnosis, oversight, and treatment delays. Hence, clinicians should maintain heightened vigilance when faced with pathogenic bacteria of dental origin in patients.Areas coveredThis paper encapsulates the latest research findings on the clinical manifestations and essential treatment points of odontogenic brain abscess. It may offer a crucial reference for prompt diagnosis and improved therapeutic approaches.Expert opinionsOdontogenic brain abscess, an infection of the cerebral parenchyma, usually appears in immunocompromised patients with dental ailments or postdental surgeries. The main pathogenic microorganisms include Streptococcus intermedius, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Streptococcus anginosus, and Millerella. Given the undetectable and nonspecific symptoms in patients, the diagnostic process relies on microbiological methods. Therefore, clinicians should actively investigate and identify the pathogenic microorganisms of odontogenic brain abscess for early detection and selection of appropriate treatment regimens to avoid disease management delays."

基金机构：High-Level Medical Reserved Personnel Training Project of Chongqing

基金资助正文：No Statement Available