First reported case of Lawsonella clevelandensis brain abscess in the setting of invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma identified via bedside stereotactic aspiration: illustrative case

Key Points

• The aim is to report the first intracranial infection of L. clevelandensis and analyze its diagnosis and management methods.
• Documented case report of L. clevelandensis brain abscess
• Used molecular sequencing for diagnosis
• Employed bedside stereotactic biopsy and drainage for treatment
• First documented case of L. clevelandensis in the brain
• Successful diagnosis via molecular sequencing despite culture negativity
• Minimally invasive procedure safely managed the brain abscess