Abstract
Objective : Pott's puffy tumour (PPT) is a rare entity that is characterised by a subperiosteal abscess associated with frontal bone osteomyelitis. Case : We report a case where a frontal periosteal abscess was successfully treated with simple surgical abscess drainage, followed by prolonged broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Conclusion : The treatment goal is early diagnosis and aggressive therapy to prevent severe complications like meningitis, subdural empyema, and brain abscess.
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