Retained Earnings. The accumulated profits of a corporation that are not paid out as dividends. Instead, the money is reinvested in the core business or used to pay off debt.
Intracranial Epidural Abscess and Subdural Empyema A brain abscess is an intracerebral collection of pus. Symptoms may include headache, lethargy, fever, and focal neurologic deficits. Diagnosis is by contrast-enhanced MRI or CT. Treatment is with antibiotics and usually CT-guided stereotactic aspiration or surgical drainage.
A brain abscess can result from. 1  Direct extension of cranial infections (eg, osteomyelitis, mastoiditis, sinusitis, subdural empyema) 2  Penetrating head wounds (including neurosurgical procedures) 3  Hematogenous spread (eg, in bacterial endocarditis, congenital heart disease with right-to-left shunt, or IV drug abuse) 4  Unknown causes.