Preferred Label : Amoebic brain abscess;
ICD-11 definition : Amoebic abscesses resulting from hematogenous spread have occasionally been described
in the brain Cerebral amebiasis has an abrupt onset and rapid progression to death
in 12-72 hours. The patient presents with altered consciousness and focal neurologic
signs. CT scanning reveals irregular lesions without a surrounding capsule or enhancement.
A tissue biopsy sample reveals the trophozoites.;
ICD-11 synonym : amoebic abscess of brain;
Origin ID : 1992658998;
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Amoebic abscesses resulting from hematogenous spread have occasionally been described
in the brain Cerebral amebiasis has an abrupt onset and rapid progression to death
in 12-72 hours. The patient presents with altered consciousness and focal neurologic
signs. CT scanning reveals irregular lesions without a surrounding capsule or enhancement.
A tissue biopsy sample reveals the trophozoites.
