BACKGROUND Pott's puffy tumour is characterized by a fluctuate swelling of the frontal region as a result of osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. This inflammatory lesion may propagate endocranially, resulting in acute meningitis, epidural abscess, subdural empyema, cavernous sinus trombophlebitis, cerebritis, and frontal lobe abscess of the brain. CASE REPORT We present an unusual case of a 33...

OBJECTIVE To determine the factors influencing the surgical approach to a pediatric subperiosteal orbital abscess (PSPOA), more specifically, comparing external (E) vs transnasal endoscopic (TNE) surgical approaches. DESIGN A retrospective medical chart review. SETTING Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. PATIENTS All pediatric patients who underwent surgical treatment of...

Pott's puffy tumor, a subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone with cranial osteomyelitis, is a rare complication of frontal sinusitis. In this report, we describe the radiological findings of a 24-year-old man, presenting with swelling of the right upper eyelid. Correct and early diagnosis of this infrequent, but potentially life-threatening condition is of utmost importance.

OBJECTIVE To review the experience at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the management of suppurative complications of acute otitis media from 2000 to 2007, with an emphasis on changes in frequency over time. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Academic, tertiary care children's hospital. PATIENTS The study population comprised 87 children (age <18 years) with acute mastoi...

BACKGROUND In cases of suspected mastoiditis, imaging is used to evaluate the extent of mastoid destruction and possible complications. The role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in mastoiditis has not been systematically evaluated. PURPOSE To assess the diagnostic performance of MRI in patients with suspected acute mastoiditis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-three patients with suspected ac...

OBJECTIVE To assess the current bacteriology and the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in orbital and subperiosteal abscesses of paranasal sinus disease origin. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. SETTING An otolaryngology and ophthalmology specialty hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Fifty-three patients were treated between 1994 and 2008 for orbital or subperi...

Introduction. Among intratemporal complications of acute otitis media, acute mastoiditis (Am) is the most common one. the diagnosis is based mainly on the clinical features, though radiological imaging can be helpful in more serious cases. the management consist of conservative and surgical treatment. Material and methods. the retrospective analysis of patients with acute mastoiditis hospitaliz...

background brain abscess is an infrequent complication of meningitis, including cases caused by gram-negative enteric bacteria and klebsiella in neonates. brain abscess in neonates associated with high morbidity and mortality.recently, incidence of the disease is increasing because of increased predisposing factors. patients and method three cases of brain abscess in neonates are reported, 2 of...