Thalamic and Ganglionic Abscesses : A Report of Two Cases : Letter to Editor

Thalamic and basal ganglia abscesses are much rarer than the abscesses in the other locations in the brain. Only a few series of such lesions have been reported. Stereotactic aspiration is the treatment of choice,^1-3 however, this facility is not available at many neurosurgical centres in our country and a critically ill patient may not reach such an equipped centre. In this scenario, many patients may still have to be managed with conventional surgical methods. We present management of such two patients.