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Weerakkody Y, Bell D, Deng F, Mastoid air cell opacification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Sep 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-68020
Mastoid air cell opacification can occur in a number of situations and can include a spectrum of inflammatory, neoplastic, vascular, fibro-osseous, and traumatic changes.
Possible causes include:
See also
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