Secondary brain abscess in an 11-year-old boy due to a dental infection

This is the case of an abscess of a primary molar that is related to a brain abscess in an 11-year-old boy. The patient presented to the emergency for a headache and was discharged with a diagnosis of migraine.


In the article you can find out about the entire dental medical procedure that was carried out in order to determine the diagnosis and treatment of the child under 11 years old. We share the article by Drs Hibberd and Nguyen.

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Souce / Image : Canadian Dental Association
Authors : Christine E. Hibberd , BA (Hons), DMD ; Trang D. Nguyen , DDS

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CORONAVIRUS : What to do if there is a dental emergency during the lockdown?

Quarantine is a measure that was imposed for the care of the population, since March 23, we cannot leave if it is not strictly necessary.

This obviously causes concern for our well-being and that of our family.


During this period we are not exempt from suffering from some type of dental emergency, therefore, it is important to know how to contact your dentist, know what services they continue to provide and what to do if a dental emergency occurs while isolating yourself.

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Souce : Phoebe Jobling / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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