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Keywords
Pott’s puffy tumor, epidural empyema, subdural empyema, sinusitis, complications of sinusitis
Date of Presentation
5-6-2026 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
We report the case of an 11-year-old female who presented with lethargy and new left upper extremity weakness after a recent Emergency Department visit for fever, rhinorrhea, and head fullness, and was subsequently diagnosed with Pott’s Puffy Tumor(PPT). Pott’s Puffy Tumor is a frontal bone osteomyelitis with an frontal subperiosteal abscess and represents a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of sinusitis. Prompt imaging and timely clinical intervention are critical, though variable presentations can make diagnosis challenging. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, appropriate imaging, and prompt surgical and antibiotic management given the PPT’s strong association with intracranial complications. With early intervention and proper treatment, patients can achieve favorable outcomes.
Disciplines
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Medicine and Health Sciences | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Case Report: Pott’s Puffy Tumor, a Rare Complication of Sinusitis
We report the case of an 11-year-old female who presented with lethargy and new left upper extremity weakness after a recent Emergency Department visit for fever, rhinorrhea, and head fullness, and was subsequently diagnosed with Pott’s Puffy Tumor(PPT). Pott’s Puffy Tumor is a frontal bone osteomyelitis with an frontal subperiosteal abscess and represents a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of sinusitis. Prompt imaging and timely clinical intervention are critical, though variable presentations can make diagnosis challenging. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, appropriate imaging, and prompt surgical and antibiotic management given the PPT’s strong association with intracranial complications. With early intervention and proper treatment, patients can achieve favorable outcomes.