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October 1, 2025Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana

A Giant Parieto-Temporo-Occipital Scalp Abscess- A Rare Complication of Chronic Sinusitis

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FKFrancis Amponsah KoduahWLWilfred Addo Labi

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Overview

Case report shows successful treatment of a giant scalp abscess in a 17-year-old with chronic sinusitis, indicating the need for timely intervention.

Key Points

  • The patient had a massive scalp swelling resulting from a chronic sinusitis complication, successfully treated with surgery.
  • Computed tomography revealed large scalp abscesses with subdural extensions, requiring incision and drainage.
  • A month of aggressive antibiotic therapy followed the surgical intervention, leading to the patient's recovery.
  • This case highlights the critical importance of early diagnosis and effective management of upper respiratory complications.

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Koduah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cffe798ba2fc498b56https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v14i2.436
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