POTT'S SWELLING TUMOR; A RARE COMPLICATION OF ACUTE FRONTAL SINUS SINUSITIS REPORTING TO A CASE
Pott's swollen tumor is a rare complication of frontal sinusitis (4) which must be kept in mind in the differential diagnoses in the face of increased volume of the frontal region. It is most frequently observed in patients between 6 and 15 years old, although it can occur at any age (2). The diagnosis must be confirmed through imaging modalities (1), with computed tomography (CT) of the brain with contrast being an excellent study method. The case of a 14-year-old male patient who presented frontal pain associated with a 7-day increase in volume will be presented.
POTT'S SWELLING TUMOR; A RARE COMPLICATION OF ACUTE FRONTAL SINUS SINUSITIS REPORTING TO A CASE
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593792302108
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Palavras-chave: Abscess, swollen Pott's tumor, sinutitis complications.
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Keywords: Abscess, swollen Pott's tumor, sinutitis complications.
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Abstract:
Pott's swollen tumor is a rare complication of frontal sinusitis (4) which must be kept in mind in the differential diagnoses in the face of increased volume of the frontal region. It is most frequently observed in patients between 6 and 15 years old, although it can occur at any age (2). The diagnosis must be confirmed through imaging modalities (1), with computed tomography (CT) of the brain with contrast being an excellent study method. The case of a 14-year-old male patient who presented frontal pain associated with a 7-day increase in volume will be presented.
- Dariel Quevedo
- Alexis Nicolas Quinteros Roman
- Johana Valesca Cofré Jara
