AB11.0

Acute mastoiditis

Mastoidite aguda

Category

Definition

Rapid onset inflammation of the mastoid bone, located in the skull just behind the ear. It is often a complication of otitis media.

Index Terms

Acute mastoiditisAbscess of mastoidAbscess of bone of mastoidAcute mastoiditis with neck abscessbezold abscess of mastoidCitelli abscess of mastoidEmpyema of mastoidMastoid pyocele