Acute mastoiditis

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Acute mastoiditis

Mastoiditis refers to an infection and inflammation of the mastoid cells located in the mastoid process in the temporal bone (beneath the ear).

Disease information
Insurance payment: 900
Department: Internal Medicine

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fever 70
Irritability 70
Ear discharge 70
Otalgia 70
Headache 70
Swollen ear lobe 70
Mastoiditis detected 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Nausea 30
Vomiting 30
Diminished hearing 20

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • Ear examination
  • CT
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Audiometry

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: