Giant chronic calcified subdural empyema: a case report
Abstract Background Chronic calcified subdural empyema is an exceedingly rare central nervous system infection with a handful of cases published to date. Reported cases presented with nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms. The duration between the initial onset of symptoms and diagnosis can vary d...
Main Authors: | Amal Saleh Nour, Kibruyisfaw Zewdie Shumbash |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02429-2 |
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