Cerebellar Abscess A rare case

Abstract

Paediatric brain abscess is a rare disease with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Brain abscess seems to occur most commonly in the age group of 4-10 years, with the least frequent sites being the cerebellum and brainstem. A cerebellar abscess is characterized by headache, nystagmus, ipsilateral ataxia, dysmetria, and vomiting [1]. Advanced diagnostic modalities such as MRI and CT scans and early administration of antimicrobial agents have drastically reduced the mortality and morbidity associated with brain abscesses.