A 9 year old boy with Fallot’s tetralogy, had high grade fever followed by focal seizure 2 days prior to hospital admission. His blood counts were increased and predominantly polymorphs. CT scan of the head showed a focal lesion suggestive of an abscess. Where would be the commonest location of brain abscess in this patient?
A 9 year old boy with Fallot’s tetralogy, had high grade fever followed by focal seizure 2 days prior to hospital admission. His blood counts were increased and predominantly polymorphs. CT scan of the head showed a focal lesion suggestive of an abscess. Where would be the commonest location of brain abscess in this patient?
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A 9 year old boy with Fallot's tetralogy, had high grade fever followed by focal seizure 2 days prior to hospital admission. His blood counts were increased and predominantly polymorphs. CT scan of the head showed a focal lesion suggestive of an abscess. Where would be the commonest location of brain abscess in this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Parietal lobe
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