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Pott puffy tumor
Pranav Sharma1, Salil Sharma1, Nishant Gupta1
1Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut (P. Sharma, S. Sharma, Kochar, Kumar); and the Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut (Gupta).
Abstract:
Pott puffy tumor is osteomyelitis of the frontal bone with associated subperiosteal abscess causing swelling and edema over the forehead and scalp. It is a complication of frontal sinusitis or trauma. We present the case of an 8-year-old girl with frontal swelling. Imaging evaluation showed frontal osteomyelitis as a complication of frontal sinusitis with associated epidural and subperiosteal abscess. The patient was treated surgically and recovered well. This case highlights the need for high clinical suspicion and early diagnosis and management to prevent life-threatening complications. Unfortunately, in our case the patient had to undergo surgery for this complication, which could have been prevented by earlier diagnosis.
Insights
Pott puffy tumor, an infection of the frontal bone, can cause severe swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal sinusitis are crucial to prevent this serious complication and avoid surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Pott puffy tumor is characterized by frontal bone osteomyelitis and a subperiosteal abscess.
- It often arises as a complication of frontal sinusitis or head trauma.
- This condition presents with forehead and scalp swelling and edema.