Publications by authors named "Aanand Mehta"

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  • Brain abscesses (BAs) are serious pyogenic infections in the brain that can be fatal if untreated; they are rare in neonates, especially those caused by fungi.
  • A 20-day-old newborn with fever, jaundice, and seizures was diagnosed with multiple cerebral abscesses caused by a fungus, leading to surgical drainage and antifungal treatment.
  • Managing fungal BAs in neonates is challenging due to their similarity to bacterial infections, but early detection and treatment can significantly improve survival rates.
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Introduction: Medulloblastoma, a highly malignant embryonal tumor predominantly found in the pediatric population, typically arises within the cerebellum. This case report holds particular importance due to the rarity of medulloblastoma within the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). The distinct anatomical challenge posed by the CPA complex neurovascular structures, along with the absence of pathognomonic clinical or radiographic features, highlights the unique diagnostic and management challenge of this case.

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