Pott's puffy tumor: as a very rare and unpredicted complication of ipsilateral pan sinusitis - case presentation and review of articles

Abstract

Pott's puffy tumor is considered as a rare clinical entity. It is developed as a rare complication of frontal sinusitis. In addition, the trauma to the frontal area is another suggested cause. The Pott's puffy tumor is presented as a forehead swelling due to sub-periosteal collection. Although, the Pott's puffy tumor is a rare condition but at the same time, it can be serious because it may lead to life threatening complications namely, extradural abscess, subdural abscess, meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscess. Thus, the Pott's puffy tumor is classified as a very significant surgical emergency.

Keywords

• pott's puffy tumor
• frontal sinusitis rare complications
• rhinosinusitis rare complications