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Mastoiditis Flashcards

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What is mastoiditis?

A

Infection in the mastoid air cells

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What is mastoiditis a complication of?

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Acute otitis media

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What are the clinical features of mastoiditis?

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Perisitant, throbbing earache
Otorrhea
Tenderness + swelling behind ear
Fever

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What can be seen on otoscopy?

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Red, bulging TM +/- perforation

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How is mastoiditis managed?

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Refer to ENT urgently

IV antibiotics

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