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Recurrent Pott Puffy Tumor in a Child With Frontonasal Dermoid: An Unusual Presentation
Pallavi Agarwal1, Aashima Pandhi, Florentina Litra
1Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, Pensacola, Florida.
Insights
Pott puffy tumor, a rare complication, was observed in the youngest patient reported, a 21-month-old male. This case highlights the need for early recognition and complete resection of craniofacial dermoids to prevent recurrence and serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Pott puffy tumor is a rare subgaleal abscess, often associated with cranial osteomyelitis.
- Frontonasal dermoids are congenital tumors that can become infected and lead to complications.
- Recurrence of Pott puffy tumor is uncommon, especially from a craniofacial source.
Abstract:
We present a case of Pott puffy tumor in a 21-month-old male, the youngest patient ever reported to have developed this complication and the first ever to have developed recurrence from an infected frontonasal dermoid. Hence, by reporting this case, we want to raise awareness about the importance of early recognition of Pott puffy tumor; and the need to meticulously evaluate and resect any craniofacial dermoid that could potentially lead to recurrence and intracranial complications if left unrecognized.
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