Original Article
Pott’s puffy tumor: ct and mri findings
Authors:
Ph Heylbroeck,
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, AZ Sint-Lucas, Ghent, Belgium
G De Vos,
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, AZ Sint-Lucas, Ghent, Belgium
K Verstraete
Department of Radiology, UZ Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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.
How to Cite:
Acke F, Lemmerling M, Heylbroeck P, De Vos G, Verstraete K. Pott’s puffy tumor: ct and mri findings. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. 2011;94(6):343–5. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.703
Published on
08 Jun 2011.
Peer Reviewed
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