Citelli Abscess

Citelli Abscess
Identifiers
ICD-9	383.01
ICD-10	H70.019
Outside Resources
Radiopaedia	Citelli Abscess

Overview

Citelli's abscess is an extracranial abscess either posterior to the occipital bone or within the digastric triangle. It is a complication of acute mastoiditis following cortical erosion of the mastoid bone.

History

Citelli's abscess is name after Salvatore Citè​lli (1875-1947), an italian otolaryngologist.

Pathophysiology

Relevant Anatomy

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  Anatomy of the mastoid bone

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  Digastric muscle

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Diagnosis

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Management

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