This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Brain abscess in cyanotic heart disease is commonly located in 
Select and explain. 
A. Cerebellar hemisphere, B. Thalamus, C. Temporal lobe, D. Parietal lobe
D: Parietal lobe
Answer: D: Parietal lobe 
Explanation: Brain abscesses in congenital cyanotic heart diseases occur due to hematogenous seeding of bloodborne bacteria. These blood borne bacteria bypass the pulmonary capillary bed d/t right to left shunt. They commonly infect parietal & frontal lobes (territory of middle cerebral artery).