DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i05.016

Pages: 813-815

Pott's puffy tumor is a rare entity, characterized by the association of a subperiosteal abscess and osteomyelitis of the frontal bone. It is often secondary to frontal sinusitis. The diagnosis of Pott's puffy tumor is difficult and often confused with a tumor, infection or hematoma. Although this condition is frequently observed in children, rare cases in adults have been described. We report the case of a 23-year-old man who presented with right frontal inflammatory tumefaction, and in whom the scanner showed a Pott's puffy tumor following frontal sinusitis. He was successfully treated with antibiotic therapy and percutaneous drainage of the abscess under the frontal periosteum. We reviewed cases of Pott's puffy tumor in adults published in the literature and discussed the particularities of this condition.