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Pott's puffy tumor: the forgotten entity. Case report

R P Babu1, R Todor, S S Kasoff

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, New York Medical College, Munger Pavilion, Vahalla, USA.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Pott's puffy tumor, a rare complication of frontal sinusitis, is a subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone. This case report details an occurrence in a healthy adult, highlighting its continued, albeit infrequent, presence.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pott's puffy tumor is a rare subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone.
  • It is typically associated with underlying frontal osteomyelitis.
  • Antibiotic advancements have significantly reduced its incidence.

Observation:

  • A case of Pott's puffy tumor is presented.
  • The condition developed secondary to antecedent frontal sinusitis.
  • The patient was an otherwise healthy adult male.

Findings:

  • This case demonstrates that Pott's puffy tumor, though rare, can still occur.
  • Frontal sinusitis remains a potential precursor to this serious complication.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial.

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Implications:

  • Despite reduced incidence, awareness of Pott's puffy tumor is essential for clinicians.
  • Frontal sinusitis requires vigilant management to prevent severe complications.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in clinical practice.