Acute mastoiditis

Case contributed by Bálint Botz
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fever, right ear pain, hyperemia around the right mastoid process, marked elevation of inflammatory markers.

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
ct

Complete opacification of the right middle ear and mastoid air cells without associated bony erosion or signs of intracranial extension. Soft tissue swelling adjacent to the right ear. 

Case Discussion

Findings are in line with acute mastoiditis without bony involvement. 

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