Cerebral abscess associated with a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation in a patient suffering from alpha thalassaemia

Christos Tolias, JV Giovanni, Spyridon Sgouros, Anthony Hockley

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Abstract

We report the case of a young girl suffering from alpha thalassaemia and presenting with a brain abscess caused by a silent pulmonary arteriovenous malformation. To our knowledge this is the first such case associated with alpha thalassaemia. Diagnostic investigations and treatment options are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-285
Number of pages3
JournalChild's Nervous System
Volume17
Issue number4-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 May 2001

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