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Pott's Puffy Tumor.

Robert J Tibesar¹, Ariel M Azhdam², Michela Borrelli^3,4

¹50235Children's Minnesota ENT Facial Plastic Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

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Summary

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Pott's puffy tumor, a complication of frontal sinusitis, can be effectively treated with surgery and antibiotics. This case study highlights successful management in a teenage patient, leading to symptom resolution.

Keywords:

Pott’s puffy tumor orbital proptosis oropharynx periorbital edema

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Otolaryngology
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

Pott's puffy tumor is a rare but serious complication of acute frontal sinusitis.
It involves subperiosteal abscess and osteomyelitis of the frontal bone, posing significant risks.

Observation:

A 15-year-old male presented with symptoms indicative of Pott's puffy tumor.
The patient exhibited classic signs requiring prompt medical and surgical intervention.

Findings:

Surgical management included bilateral ethmoidectomies, frontal sinusotomies, and frontal sinus trephination.
Intravenous antibiotic therapy was administered concurrently with surgical treatment.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the successful application of combined surgical and antibiotic approaches for Pott's puffy tumor.
Effective management leads to complete symptom resolution and recovery in pediatric patients.