Presentation
Fever, right ear pain, hyperemia around the right mastoid process, marked elevation of inflammatory markers.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acute mastoiditis
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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.