Mastoiditis

Mastoiditis is infection/inflammation of the mastoid air cells, usually a complication of otitis media. Acute: postauricular pain/swelling, protruding pinna, fever; treat with IV antibiotics, myringotomy, and cortical mastoidectomy if abscess. Chronic: persistent otorrhea with coalescence/cholesteatoma; treat with aural toilet, topical drops, and mastoidectomy.

Common Symptoms

Postauricular pain/swelling; protruding pinna; fever/otorrhea; complication of otitis media

Causes and Pathogenesis

Spread of middle-ear infection into mastoid air cells causes osteitis/abscess.

Treatment

Acute: IV antibiotics/myringotomy/mastoidectomy; chronic: aural toilet/topical drops/mastoidectomy

Preventive Measures

Treat otitis media promptly; monitor complications.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Otolaryngology (ENT) department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.