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- Pott's puffy tumors are rare but serious conditions often related to complications from frontal sinusitis, particularly in infants, and can lead to intra- and extracranial infections.
- In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with headache and facial swelling was diagnosed with a Pott's puffy tumor through CT and MRI scans, necessitating surgical intervention and antibiotics.
- Early recognition and treatment of Pott's puffy tumors are critical to prevent complications like venous infections and thrombosis, highlighting the importance of thorough differential diagnosis in medical practice.
Article Abstract
Pott's puffy tumors are assumed to be infrequent concomitant intra- and extracranial abscesses, mainly secondary to complicated frontal sinusitis during infancy. Due to the close proximity to the superior sagittal sinus, there is a risk of developing venous infections, thrombosis, and morbidity. In this case report, we present a case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with headache and face edema. After recognizing the Pott's puffy tumor pattern on the CT scan and brain MRI, the neurosurgical approach involved pus evacuation and frontal sinus blockage, and the patient received antibiotic therapy and was evaluated for total recovery. To our knowledge, the prompt diagnosis and treatment of such conditions are paramount to avoid complications, and differential diagnosis should be encouraged in medical practice.
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