While computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have established roles in evaluating Pott's puffy tumour, ultrasound can play a valuable role in identifying the condition, particularly in children. We present the case of a boy with a fluctuant forehead lump and headaches, where ultrasound was the first-line imaging modality and expedited further investigations.
Keywords: Osteomyelitis; Pott's puffy tumour; X-ray computed tomography; paediatrics; ultrasonography.
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