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Is An Immediate CT Scan Schedule Advisable For Ear Pain?
Hi. I had a cholesteatoma removed from my left ear last year, and see an ear surgeon regularly. She ordered a CT scan of my temporal bones to see if there was any further issue, due to her finding and removing some skin, during a recent visit. However, she could not see beyond that area. Last night I started to have ear pain for 15 minutes on and off. Should I contact her to move up the CT Scan visit and follow on 2/1/18 to sooner?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Cholesteatola may reappear in some people.
It is better or take a CT scan to look for recurrence.
However no need of emergency intervention as of now.
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Cholesteatola may reappear in some people.
It is better or take a CT scan to look for recurrence.
However no need of emergency intervention as of now.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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