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 |
|---|---|
| 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:
