Subdural empyema is an accumulation of pus between the brain and surrounding tissues (meninges).
CAUSE
Subdural empyema is usually a complication of:
- Sinus Infections
- A great ear infections
- Head injury or brain injury
- Surgery
- A blood infection from a lung infection.
Bacteria that cause brain abscess can cause subdural empyema.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include headache, drowsiness, seizures and signs of brain dysfunction.
The symptoms can develop within a few days and if not treated immediately berkembanga will be a total loss of consciousness and death.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made with the help of CT scan and MRI.
Lumbar puncture was not much help and could be dangerous.
TREATMENT
In infants sometimes a needle is injected directly into the empyema through the fontanel to remove the pus, reduce stress and also help make the diagnosis.
