Acute Mastoiditis
Overview
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History
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Pathophysiology
Relevant Anatomy
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Disease Etiology
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Diagnosis
Patient History
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Physical Examination
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Laboratory Tests
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Imaging
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Differential Diagnosis
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Management
Medical Management
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Surgical Management
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Outcomes
Complications
There are a number of possible complications of acute mastoiditis. These are typically stemming from direct extension of the infection or sequelae of local inflammation:
- Subperiosteal abscess
- Bezold abscess
- Citelli abscess
- Labyrinthitis
- Petrous apicitis
- Dural sinus occlusive disease (DSOD)
- Facial nerve dysfunction
- Thrombosis of mastoid emissary vein (Griesinger sign)
Complications can also result from intracranial extension if the infection:
- Epidural abscess, most commonly perisinus (adjacent to sigmoid sinus)
- Meningitis
- Subdural empyema
- Cerebral abscess
Prognosis
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