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Mri shows extensive opacification of the mastoid cells on the left. what does that mean?

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Infection: This could be a mastoid infection. There can be other diagnoses and this will depend on your physician and your infectious disease consultants

Answered 8/31/2017

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A member asked:

Mri shows extensive opacification of the mastoid cells on the left. what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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