2013
DOI: 10.1017/s0022215113000637
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Primary mastoid cyst

Abstract: This report describes the experience gained by the diagnosis and management of this patient. It emphasises the importance of clinical vigilance so that proper treatment may be instituted in a timely manner.

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“…Most cases were asymptomatic and discovered due to a silent swelling that eroded the mastoid lateral or anterior wall . Symptoms correlated with an inflammatory process were sometimes reported, whereas only once was the mucocele an incidental finding as in our patient . The only patient where the cyst caused hearing loss was due to ear canal collapse secondary to erosion of the anterior wall of the mastoid cavity .…”
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“…Most cases were asymptomatic and discovered due to a silent swelling that eroded the mastoid lateral or anterior wall . Symptoms correlated with an inflammatory process were sometimes reported, whereas only once was the mucocele an incidental finding as in our patient . The only patient where the cyst caused hearing loss was due to ear canal collapse secondary to erosion of the anterior wall of the mastoid cavity .…”
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confidence: 58%
“…Only a few reports of primary mastoid mucocele have been published in the literature (Table ) . Most cases were asymptomatic and discovered due to a silent swelling that eroded the mastoid lateral or anterior wall .…”
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