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Ent says petrous apicitis on ct and mri may not be infection bc wbc is normal and no ptosis. much pain/pressure and headaches. could it be fungal?

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Fungal: Its a small possibilty as fungi grow in closed spaces. The Pain comes about because of pressure on the bone. Although occassionally antibiotics work, but more often requires surgical intervention.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Ent says petrous apicitis on ct and mri may not be infection bc wbc is normal and no ptosis. much pain/pressure and headaches. could it be fungal?

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