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Mastoiditis


InjuryDiseasesNutritionPoison
SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Mastoiditis - redness and swelling behind ear
Mastoiditis - redness and swelling behind ear
Mastoiditis - side view of head
Mastoiditis - side view of head
Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Prevention

Promptly and completely treating ear infections reduces the risk of mastoiditis.


References

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005:3019-3020.

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005:771.



Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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