Thalamic Abscess in a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patient

Abstract EN

Brain abscesses are commonly located in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum; however, solitary thalamic lesions are rare.

Recent cases report dental pathology as a common source, potentially compounded by immunocompromise.

Here, we report a newly diagnosed diabetic male with poor dentition presenting with evidence of meningitis wherein thalamic abscess was discovered.