Suppurative mastoid lymphadenitis mimicking mastoiditis: a case report

Abstract

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 Caucasian male. To our knowledge, there are no publications that highlight the clinical, ultrasonographic, intra-, and postoperative data for any pathologic process that presented as mastoiditis.

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Keywords

Mastoid lymph nodes, Suppurative mastoid lymphadenitis, Abscess, Mastoiditis, Ultrasound

Citation

Tymofieiev OO, Ushko NO, Fesenko II, Tymofieiev OO, Yarifa MO, Cherniak OS. Suppurative mastoid lymphadenitis mimicking mastoiditis: a case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021;47(5):398-402. doi:10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.398