Abstract

MARTINEZ RIVAS, Annia et al. A Stroke Mimic: A Case Report. Rev. Finlay [online]. 2016, vol.6, n.1, pp.73-78. ISSN 2221-2434.

Diseases mimicking a stroke are a major health problem for a large number of hospitals. This paper aims at presenting a disease that has a stroke-like presentation. The case of a 46-year-old man admitted to the stroke unit with a clinical and radiological diagnosis of cerebral infarction is presented. The patient developed fever and a serious deterioration of consciousness. Changes on computed tomography consistent with a brain abscess were observed. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered and a follow-up tomography was performed. Once the treatment was completed, the clinical and radiological suspicion of a brain abscess was confirmed.

Keywords : brain abscess; stroke; case reports.

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