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My son 11 ct scan right ear: what does it mean to have some mild membrane thickening in scattered mastoid air cells?
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Mastoiditis: is an infection of the air cells of the mastoid sinuses, just behind the ear, a complication of otitis media. It is a more serious infection and requires specialized treatment. The CT finding you describe suggests there is no mastoiditis but possible low grade inflammation of some mastoid air cells . To prevent this make sure all ear infections are properly treated or tubes placed
Answered 1/5/2019
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