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Pott’s Puffy Tumor : An Uncommon Clinical Entity
Joint Authors
Mogal, Suvarna
Suwan, Phillip T.
Chaudhary, Subhash
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although first described in 1760, Pott’s puffy tumor is a lesser known clinical entity.
Often seen as a complication of frontal sinusitis, Pott’s is a frontal bone osteomyelitis with an associated subperiosteal abscess.
Patients present with a fluctuant swelling of the scalp.
The diagnosis is often confirmed with computed tomography (CT).
Prompt surgical and medical treatments are the rule as there is the potential for significant morbidity if not quickly diagnosed and treated.
Herein, we describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of an 8-year-old female presenting with Pott’s puffy tumor.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Suwan, Phillip T.& Mogal, Suvarna& Chaudhary, Subhash. 2012. Pott’s Puffy Tumor : An Uncommon Clinical Entity. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suwan, Phillip T.…[et al.]. Pott’s Puffy Tumor : An Uncommon Clinical Entity. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Suwan, Phillip T.& Mogal, Suvarna& Chaudhary, Subhash. Pott’s Puffy Tumor : An Uncommon Clinical Entity. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467994