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
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
Symptom | Probability |
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Fever | 70 |
Irritability | 70 |
Ear discharge | 70 |
Otalgia | 70 |
Headache | 70 |
Swollen ear lobe | 70 |
Mastoiditis detected | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
Symptom | Probability |
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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: