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What happens to the mastoid when the middle ear retains fluid?
The mastoid is connected with the middle ear, so that when there is a collection of fluid in the middle ear, there is usually also a slight collection of fluid within the airspaces of the mastoid.
What is the Treatment for fluid in the mastoid bone?
antibiotics
What if there is fluid in the mastoid who should you see?
An ENT surgeon.
What does it mean if you have fluid in the mastoid air cells?
It is normally an fluid infection you get after numerous ear infections or an untreated ear infection. 1st step in treatment is antibiotics and if unsuccessful, surgery to drain the infection may be required.
What does opacification of mastoid air cells mean?
Opacification of the mastoid air cells means there is an infection in the nasal cavity. This is when there is a mastoid inflammation or infection and involves the mastoid air cells.
What is sclerosis left mastoid air cells?
what is sclerosis of the left mastoid
What is a simple case of mastoiditis?
In a simple case of mastoiditis some fluid escapes into the mastoid air cells during a middle ear infection.
How can the bacteria causing mastoiditis be identified?
If there is any fluid draining from the ear or mastoid, this can be collected and processed in a laboratory to allow identification of the causative organism.
The point of intersection for the sternocleidomastoid muscle is the?
The muscle is from your clavical to your skull. The insertion of the muscle it's attachment to the skull.
The mastoid belongs to what region of the body?
The mastoid is a part of the side (temporal bone) of the skull.
What causes mastoid bruising?
Fracture of the basal portion of the skull causes mastoid bruising.
Is mastoid and maxillary sinus the same thing?
No mastoid and maxillary sinus are two different bones
