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Effect of Whole‐Brain Radiotherapy Dose on the Occurrence of Otitis Media and Mastoiditis in Patients With Lung Cancer With Brain Metastasis [PDF]

Clinical and Translational Science
This study aims to investigate the incidence of acute mastoiditis in patients with brain metastases undergoing whole‐brain radiotherapy (WBRT). A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with brain metastases who received different doses of WBRT.
Xudong Zhang, Ying Huang, Hongfei Li, Yuntong Pei, Fanyang Kong, Qian Zhang, Yadong Song, Yunji Wang, Guowen Li   +8 more
doaj   +3 more sources

A scoping review of the management of acute mastoiditis in children: What is the best approach?

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2023
Background. Acute mastoiditis (AM) is a severe infection of the mastoid air cells that occurs in cases of acute, sub-acute, or chronic middle ear infections. No definitive consensus regarding the management of AM has been identified.
Lorenzo Di Sarno, Ignazio Cammisa, Antonietta Curatola, Valeria Pansini, Gemma Eftimiadi, Antonio Gatto, Antonio Chiaretti   +6 more
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Epidemiology of pediatric acute mastoiditis in Israel: A National Registry 10‐year perspective

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2022
Background and Objectives Previous small studies have proposed a higher incidence of acute mastoiditis in Israeli pediatric patients than in other Western countries.
Orit Samuel, Walid Saliba, Nili Stein, Yotam Shiner, Raanan Cohen‐Kerem   +4 more
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Suppurative mastoid lymphadenitis mimicking mastoiditis: a case report

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2021
Mastoid lymph node inflammation is a rare entity. Pathological conditions in the vicinity of the mastoid processes can be challenging for maxillofacial head-neck surgeons to address. We report a case of suppurative mastoid lymphadenitis in an 18-year-old
O. Tymofieiev, N. Ushko, I. Fesenko, Olexander O Tymofieiev, Mariia Yarifa, Olha Cherniak   +5 more
semanticscholar   +5 more sources

Bezold’s abscess: A rare complication of suppurative mastoiditis

IDCases, 2019
Bezold’s abscess is a suppurative complication of mastoiditis rarely seen in the current era of antimicrobials. It can lead to seriously sequelae if not diagnosed and treated early.
Khurram Malik, Lisa L. Dever, Rajendra Kapila   +2 more
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Aspergillus otitis externa: A retrospective study of predisposing factors, treatment, and complications [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Objectives To study the predisposing factors, treatment, and complications of Aspergillus otitis externa. Methods A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with Aspergillus otitis externa at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University
Milla Viljanen, Riitta Saarinen, Lena Hafrén   +2 more
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An Unusual Acute Otitis Media Complication: Luc’s Abscess [PDF]

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Otitis media, a common childhood disease, can lead to serious complications such as acute mastoiditis and, rarely, Luc’s abscess, with life-threatening consequences. Luc’s abscess, a rare but severe complication, can occur without acute mastoiditis. This
Meltem Akpınar, Beyza Demirci
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Subacute Mastoiditis Without Verified Nontuberculous Mycobacteria-Still a Clinical Challenge. [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
SAM represents an indolent form of mastoiditis with potential serious complications. Radiology, histopathological, and microbiological sampling is crucial for diagnosing this infection to optimize treatment and improve outcome. ABSTRACT Objective An indolent form of mastoiditis has gained increased attention lately, challenging clinicians both ...
Kakabas L, Granath A, Edholm K, Arebro J.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Unmasking Rarity: An Atypical Presentation of Lemierre's Syndrome. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Lemierre's syndrome (LS), otherwise known as postanginal sepsis, is a frequently overlooked condition characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV), usually caused by oropharyngeal infection. However, ear space (otogenic) infections are one of the atypical causes of LS and have been rarely reported.
Abdela HA, Woyimo TG, Muktar KN, Geremew NB, Abdulmalik GT, Weyeyso FT, Lamessa A.   +6 more
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The Significance of Subperiosteal Abscess Volume in Acute Mastoiditis. [PDF]

Laryngoscope
Both needle aspiration and I&D are safe methods to reduce the infective and inflammatory load of subperiosteal abscess due to acute mastoiditis and provide pus for culture. Higher volumes (~3 cm3 and more) should be managed initially with cortical mastoidectomy since the risk of no improvement following needle aspiration or I&D is higher.
Abu-Eta R, Salameh R, Oron Y, Handzel O, Muhanna N, Ungar OJ.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources