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What Does Opacification And Layering Fluid In Mastoid Air Cells Suggest?

i just had a ct scan tht showed opacification and layering fluid in the mastoid air cells, I had tubes inserted in my ears on the 3rd and continue to have issues, I have not talked with my d.r since the ct scan other than they are continuing antibiotics and steroids, can you give me a little information onthis
Thu, 20 Jul 2017
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Hi, Your CT scan finding suggestive of inflammation in the mastoid bone. Normally th mastoid bone filled with air cells that is multiple air filled small rooms. when there is inflammation-mastoiditis- inflammatory fluid will replace the air and the air cell walls collapse and join together causing opacification indicates chronic inflammation.
The fluid collecting in mastoid and middle air will get evaporated by the vent-tube which you are using since 3rd.
Hope my message clears your query .Take care
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What Does Opacification And Layering Fluid In Mastoid Air Cells Suggest?

Hi, Your CT scan finding suggestive of inflammation in the mastoid bone. Normally th mastoid bone filled with air cells that is multiple air filled small rooms. when there is inflammation-mastoiditis- inflammatory fluid will replace the air and the air cell walls collapse and join together causing opacification indicates chronic inflammation. The fluid collecting in mastoid and middle air will get evaporated by the vent-tube which you are using since 3rd. Hope my message clears your query .Take care