Vol. 26 - Num. 104
Clinical Reviews
Noelia Morales Gómeza, Sara Chinchilla Langeberb
aMIR-Pediatría. Hospital Universitario de Móstoles. Madrid. España.
bPediatra. Hospital Universitario de Móstoles. CS Dos de Mayo. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: N Morales . E-mail: noeliaamoralesgomez@gmail.com
Reference of this article: Morales Gómez N, Chinchilla Langeber S. Sinusitis and frontal edema. What to suspect? . Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2024;26:[en prensa].
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Abstract
Pott's tumor is a rare complication of a common pathology such as sinusitis. It is a fluctuating frontal swelling resulting from a subperiosteal abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. Due to the extension of this infection, serious complications can occur and lead to a surgical emergency, thus affecting the patient's prognosis and morbidity. With the introduction of vaccines and antibiotics, its incidence has been decreasing, although it is unknown due to the underdiagnosis that occurs. Although almost fifty have been detected in the last 40 years, we should know about it and continue to keep this pathology in mind.
Keywords
● Abscess ● Edema ● SinusitisComments
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