Pott's Puffy Tumor: A Case Report of a Rare Complication of Frontal Sinusitis

Among complications of frontal sinusitis, Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is one of the rare complications, which is characterized by the occurrence of subperiosteal abscess and osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. Primarily, infection or trauma is the causative agent and is often seen in late childhood and adolescence. If left untreated for a longer period of time, further intracranial complications such as subdural empyema, epidural abscess, cerebral abscess, and meningitis may occur. We report a case of a 13-year-old male who presented with a history of a fall 15 days ago, and the clinical query was to rule out a fracture and subdural hematoma. The primary diagnosis was made based on clinical and radiological findings, highlighting the significance of maintaining a high index of suspicion of this rare condition and the value of CT imaging in the timely diagnosis and management.