Acute mastoiditis

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right-sided earache with fever for a few days.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
ct

CT demonstrates partial opacification of the right-sided mastoid air cells however no bony erosion is seen.

External and middle ears are unremarkable.

The left ear and mastoid complex are within normal limits.

Case Discussion

Current CT findings with clinical correlation are more in favor of right-sided acute mastoiditis as described.

Co-contributor: Dr, Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.

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