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  • Title: Computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of intracranial abscesses. Brain abscess, subdural empyema, and epidural empyema.
    Author: Kaufman DM, Leeds NE.
    Journal: Neurology; 1977 Nov; 27(11):1069-73. PubMed ID: 563002.
    Abstract:
    Nine cases of brain abscess, five of subdural empyema, and one of epidural empyema with associated subdural empyema were identified using computed tomography (CT). Smal and multiple abscesses as well as unilateral, bilateral, and parafalcine empyemas were detected. These lesions were demonstrated rapidly and accurately, even in areas that are demonstrated poorly by other diagnostic techniques. No false-negative studies were found in cases of brain abscess or subdural empyema. However, since the appearance of brain abscesses of CT scans is similar to that of neoplastic and vascular lesions, false-positive reports of brain abscess were encountered.
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