Mastoid : bony protrusion behind ear

2023-05-16 06:11:56
Dear Doctor, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your professional opinion regarding my sister's condition. Before a 4 to 6 year, She has noticed a bony protrusion behind her ear, and we are concerned it might be related to her mastoid. I would appreciate your guidance on whether this is indeed a mastoid issue and 1) what treatment options are available. 2) how much serious is this issue? 3) after surgery it is come again 4) Any issue after surgery? Thank you for
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Could you please a share picture and give details regarding hearing, discharge, fever and symptoms associated with csom and mastoiditis?
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Answered2023-05-16 10:02:51

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Need more details.physical check up and investigations may require to confirm the diagnosis.get an ENT opinion first.

Answered2023-05-16 07:06:51

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Kindly consult for better evaluation

Answered2023-05-16 16:31:09

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Kindly consult in person Thanks

Answered2023-05-16 11:08:46

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Good afternoon Needs clinical history and correlation Better to take her to a nearby ENT surgeon or take online consultation

Answered2023-05-16 10:19:57

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The mastoid bone has a honeycomb-like structure that contains air spaces called mastoid cells. The mastoid cells help maintain the air space in the middle ear. Mastoiditis can develop if the mastoid cells become infected or inflamed. This is often as a result of a persistent middle ear infection (otitis media). Mastoiditis is usually caused by a middle ear infection. This infection can result in damage to the mastoid bone and the formation of pus-filled cysts.
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Treatment Broad spectrum antibiotic If pus then exploration and drainage of mastoid pus Mastoidectomy if required.
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if may recur if infection of ear is lingered treatment.

Answered2023-05-16 06:17:18

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Without seeing patient or report cannot make dignosis or cannot tell the treatment

Answered2023-05-16 06:15:37

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