Pott Puffy Tumor is a form of Osteomyelitis that can develop as a rare complication of inflammation of the Frontal sinus. Erosion of the bone overlying the sinus leads to the development of a subperiosteal Abscesses in the forehead region[^1].
Historically
The Pott Puffy Tumor was first described by Sir Percival Pott in 1768 in the context of frontal head trauma.
Imaging
MRI imaging is the diagnostic gold standard for Pott Puffy Tumors. MR spectroscopy demonstrates elevated concentrations of lactate, acetate, succinate, and amino acids, which are increased as a result of bacterial metabolism[^2].
