Pediatric Masked Mastoiditis Associated with Multiple Intracranial Complications

Figure 2

(a) and (b), axial sections from the preoperative temporal bone CT (without contrast) of the presented case. (a) Section through the mesotympanum showing the poorly developed mastoids on both sides. The right mastoid cells are filled with soft tissue (short arrow), while the middle ear cavity is free of effusion (long arrow). (b) Section at the level where the bone erosion can be observed (double arrows). Again, the right mastoid air cells and antrum are cloudy (short arrow).

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