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MASTOIDITIS aa (Pathophysiology (If left untreated, the cholesteatoma can…
MASTOIDITIS
Definition
which is the hard, prominent bone just behind and under the ear
An infection that affects the mastoid bone, located behind the ear.
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Pathophysiology
If left untreated, the cholesteatoma can erode
into the mastoid process, producing mastoiditis
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Diagnostic test
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fluid culture, hearing test
Causes
skin cells called a cholesteatoma,
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Sings and symptoms
Fever, ear pain and discharge
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