Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Volume 15, Issue 3 (Summer 2024)
Caspian J Intern Med 2024, 15(3): 553-556 |
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Mohammadi M, Esfandiar H, Saeedi zand N, shaabani A, Esmaeilzade F. Rare case of Pott's puffy tumor due to nasal foreign body. Caspian J Intern Med 2024; 15 (3) :553-556
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Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R. Iran , hanieesfandiar93@gmail.com
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Background: Pott’s Puffy tumor (PPT) is a complicated frontal sinusitis that is also described as frontal bone osteomyelitis and a localized sub periosteal abscess. Early diagnosis and immediate active treatment are necessary to prevent severe neurologic sequelae.
Case Presentation: Here, we report on a case of Pott’s puffy tumor in a previously healthy 13-year-old girl with a worsening headache and swelling of the frontal bone accompanied by vomiting and fever. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. A foreign body was discovered and removed via endoscopy which was then followed by 6 weeks of parenteral and enteral antibiotic therapy, resulting in resolution of all symptoms.
Conclusion: A complete history in terms of trauma and insect bite or foreign body in the nose is paramount for a correct diagnosis, and performing a full examination of ear, nose and throat (ENT) to rule out a foreign body is advised.
Case Presentation: Here, we report on a case of Pott’s puffy tumor in a previously healthy 13-year-old girl with a worsening headache and swelling of the frontal bone accompanied by vomiting and fever. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. A foreign body was discovered and removed via endoscopy which was then followed by 6 weeks of parenteral and enteral antibiotic therapy, resulting in resolution of all symptoms.
Conclusion: A complete history in terms of trauma and insect bite or foreign body in the nose is paramount for a correct diagnosis, and performing a full examination of ear, nose and throat (ENT) to rule out a foreign body is advised.
Type of Study: case report |
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Pediatrics
Received: 2022/05/31 | Accepted: 2022/08/10 | Published: 2024/05/23
Received: 2022/05/31 | Accepted: 2022/08/10 | Published: 2024/05/23
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