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  • Title: Stereotactic biopsy and drainage of a brainstem abscess caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
    Author: Beynon C, Neumann JO, Bösel J, Unterberg AW, Kiening KL.
    Journal: Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo); 2013; 53(4):263-5. PubMed ID: 23615421.
    Abstract:
    Listerial rhombencephalitis and brain abscesses are rare, but potentially life-threatening conditions. Early initiation of antibiotic therapy is crucial, but establishing the diagnosis of listerial brainstem abscess can be difficult. Stereotactic biopsy and drainage of space-occupying abscesses of the brainstem should be considered especially in cases of rapid clinical deterioration. We successfully performed stereotactic biopsy and drainage of a listerial brainstem abscess in a 42-year-old male patient who deteriorated despite antibiotic treatment, demonstrating that this approach is suitable in such patients.
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