Pott’s Puffy Tumor: a Case of Successful Conservative Treatment
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https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v34.i4.36045Keywords:
forehead swelling, osteomyelitis, Pott’s puffy tumor, sinusitisAbstract
Introduction: Pott’s puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare complication of bacterial frontal sinusitis, characterized by subperiosteal abscess due to associated frontal osteomyelitis. It is more commonly seen in young adolescents.
Case report: We present the case of a 16-year old boy, with no recent trauma, who was admitted for mucopurulent nasal discharge and frontal headache associated with painful frontal swelling. The diagnosis of PPT was made based on clinical and imaging findings. The patient was treated with triple intravenous antibiotic therapy for two weeks and with double oral antibiotic therapy for another two weeks, with a satisfactory recovery.
Discussion: Prompt diagnosis and treatment of this condition is imperative for optimal outcomes and reduction of risk of complications.
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