Pott's puffy tumor: CT and MRI findings

JBR-BTR. 2011 Nov-Dec;94(6):343-5. doi: 10.5334/jbr-btr.703.

Abstract

Pott's puffy tumor, a subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone with cranial osteomyelitis, is a rare complication of frontal sinusitis. In this report, we describe the radiological findings of a 24-year-old man, presenting with swelling of the right upper eyelid. Correct and early diagnosis of this infrequent, but potentially life-threatening condition is of utmost importance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Pott Puffy Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Pott Puffy Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed*
  • Young Adult