Trakia Journal of Sciences (Dec 2020)

POTT’S PUFFY TUMOR: A CASE REPORT

  • V. Stoyanov,
  • D. Petkov,
  • P. Bozdukova

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2020.s.01.016
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. Suppl. 1
pp. 93 – 96

Abstract

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Pott’s puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare complication of sinusitis characterized by osteomyelitis of the frontal bone with subperiosteal abscess presenting as frontal swelling. It was first described by Sir Percival Pott in 1768 in relation to frontal head trauma. Later, it was established that this entity is more common in relation to frontal sinusitis (1). In this article we report a case of PPT in a 17-yearold boy. CT scan confirmed subperiosteal abscess. At surgery, the subperiosteal abscess was drained and sequestrectomy of the affected frontal bone was done. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were given for 4 weeks. The patient recovered without residual problems and has remained well. PPT is now relatively uncommon and early diagnosis and prompt treatment is necessary to avoid further intracranial complications, which can be life-threatening.

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