An infection of one or both frontal sinuses that spreads to the overlying bone can cause a lump-like swelling of the forehead and possibly the front of the scalp. The swelling is usually limited to one side.

2024年8月15日 · Facial swelling (facial edema) happens when fluid builds up in the tissues of your face. It’s a symptom of many common allergies, injuries and infections. It can also be a sign of certain underlying medical conditions. Swelling can occur on one or both sides of your face. Sometimes, swelling can spread to your neck or throat.

2023年12月20日 · Possible causes of facial swelling include injuries, allergic reactions, and infections. Rarely, it can be a sign of anaphylaxis, a life threatening allergic reaction. In this article,...

2023年4月18日 · A goose egg or bump on your forehead can occur due to many causes, including head trauma, tissue growth, and insect bites. If you experience additional symptoms, you may need medical...

2024年8月9日 · It’s a fluid-filled forehead lump that requires immediate medical care. Untreated, this rare condition can lead to sepsis, brain bleed and other complications. People with Pott’s puffy tumor need emergency surgery and intravenous antibiotics.

2024年7月16日 · Facial swelling has a range of possible causes, from minor events like sleeping on your face to serious medical conditions like anaphylaxis. Learn more.

A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of worsening frontal headache associated with a left-sided forehead swelling. He denied any history of trauma, vomiting, visual disturbance, photophobia, fever or rhinorrhoea.

2023年7月24日 · Frontal sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the sinuses located just behind the eyes and in the forehead. The sinuses are a system of connected hollow cavities in the face that contain...

2023年8月28日 · A "doughy" erythematous forehead swelling associated with fever is considered pathognomonic of Pott puffy tumor. The most common presentation is a combination of forehead swelling, headache, fever, and rhinorrhea (nasal congestion or purulent/non-purulent secretion).

2024年7月4日 · A stuffy, blocked nose is the most obvious symptom. Pain and swelling happen around your nose, cheeks, eyes, and forehead and might get worse when you bend over.