Neurobrucellosis presenting as an infected epidermoid cyst in the cerebellum – A case report

Brucellosis may involve almost every organ of the human body. The central nervous system (CNS) is involved through hematogenous dissemination during acute septicemic brucellosis. CNS symptoms may manifest during the acute phase or at a later date. It usually manifests as acute or subacute meningitis. Pyogenic involvement of brain parenchyma causing abscess is an uncommon manifestation. We have diagnosed and treated a case of cerebellar epidermoid cyst secondarily infected with Brucella in a young healthy adult in our institute with combined surgical and medical intervention.