Synonyms in a broader sense mastoiditis, mastoiditis, ear, otitis media Definiton Mastoiditis Mastoiditis is a purulent inflammation of the bony cells of the mastoid process, which are pneumatized, i.e. filled with air. These cells are connected to the tympanic cavity (Cavum tympani = part of the middle ear), which contains the ossicles. CauseEstablishment Mastoiditis is … Mastoiditis
SymptomsComplaints The symptoms of an inflammation of the middle ear (earache) do not subside, but persist or increase in intensity. Fever reoccurs and blood count changesChanges in laboratory values with an increase in the inflammation values of C-reactive protein (CRP), blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG increase) and white blood cells (leukocytosis) must be diagnosed. The … SymptomsComplaints | Mastoiditis
Diagnosis CT For diagnosis and especially for preoperative imaging of mastoiditis a CT is the cranial tool of choice. Compared to conventional x-rays, CT offers a number of advantages in the treatment of mastoiditis. Dangerous intracranial complications, which occur when the inflammation breaks through into the skull, can be ruled out. By imaging all adjacent … Diagnosis CT | Mastoiditis
Complications Due to the destruction of the bones, it is possible that the ossicles are also destroyed and that the sound conduction and sound amplification function of the middle ear is considerably reduced: hearing loss may develop. The attackinflammation of the bony mastoid process (mastoiditis) can lead to the formation of a duct to the … Complications | Mastoiditis
