Pott's Inflammatory Tumor as a Rare Complication of a Usual Diagnosis

Authors

  • Angel Leonardo Salas Cuesta
  • Yanielka Junco Santos.
  • Lisbet Ortega Ge.
  • Anelis Rodríguez Poulot

Keywords:

Pott's inflammatory tumor, acute pansinusitis, epidural abscess, epidural empyema.

Abstract

Introduction: Pott's inflammatory tumor consists of a soft increase in volume in the frontal area produced by a subperiosteal abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. It is considered a rare complication of frontal sinusitis, although it has also been described in head trauma.

Objective: Describe the symptoms of a patient with Pott's inflammatory tumor.

Clinical case: 15-year-old male patient with fever and general symptoms; An increase in volume was observed in the bilateral frontal and parietal region, fluctuating and painful on palpation. A CT scan was performed and a Pott's inflammatory tumor was diagnosed.

Conclusions: Pott's inflammatory tumor is a very rare entity, which should be suspected as a serious complication of frontal sinusitis in pediatric and adult patients. Early diagnosis and treatment of this disease are essential to avoid intracranial complications. An endoscopic approach combined with prolonged antibiotic therapy is the essential therapy in these patients.

 

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Published

2024-05-14

How to Cite

1.
Salas Cuesta AL, Junco Santos. Y, Ortega Ge. L, Rodríguez Poulot A. Pott’s Inflammatory Tumor as a Rare Complication of a Usual Diagnosis. Rev Cubana Otorrinolaringol Cirug Cabeza Cuello [Internet]. 2024 May 14 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];8. Available from: https://revotorrino.sld.cu/index.php/otl/article/view/425

Issue

Vol. 8 (2024): publicación continua

Section

Presentación de casos

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