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What Does T2 Hyper Intense Signal Within The Mastoid Air Cell Due To Granulation Tissue Mean?

I have had an MRI Shows a T2 hyper intense signal within the mastoid air cell due to granulation tissue Not sure what all this means. I have had a tymnoplasty war surgwey with an added titanium war cradle last year then had to go back in and repair the cradle and put in a tube inas well
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There are some debris located in side your mastoid. It might be remnants of old infection or it could be a part of normal air cells in the mastoid.If you are still experiencing problems like pain or hearing problems, a revision surgery may be needed.

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What Does T2 Hyper Intense Signal Within The Mastoid Air Cell Due To Granulation Tissue Mean?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are some debris located in side your mastoid. It might be remnants of old infection or it could be a part of normal air cells in the mastoid.If you are still experiencing problems like pain or hearing problems, a revision surgery may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.