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. Direct extension of cranial infections (eg, osteomyelitis, mastoiditis, sinusitis, subdural empyema) Penetrating head wounds (including neurosurgical procedures) Hematogenous spread (eg, in bacterial endocarditis, congenital heart disease with right-to-left shunt, or IV drug abuse)