کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4116054 | 1606233 | 2012 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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We report the case of a Pott's puffy tumor, a subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone associated with an underlying frontal osteomyelitis, in a 5-year-old boy. Pott's puffy tumor is a complicated infection that requires adequate treatment consisting of prompt surgical management and strict antibiotic therapy. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent severe complications and sequelae. In our patient ultrasonography played a crucial role in the diagnosis, suggesting the presence of a Pott's puffy tumor with epidural abscess by showing a subperiosteal abscess associated with erosion of the frontal bone. Subsequently, the diagnosis of Pott's puffy tumor with epidural abscess was confirmed by contrast-enhanced CT scan. Prompt surgical intervention with drainage of abscesses and debridement of bone sequestrate, together with prolonged antibiotic therapy, significantly contributes to favorable outcomes.
Journal: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 1–5