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Primary mastoid cyst

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 April 2013

C Y Tan ,
S Chong  and
C-K L Shaw
C Y Tan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Modbury Hospital, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
S Chong
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Modbury Hospital, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
C-K L Shaw
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Modbury Hospital, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Chun Yee Tan, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Modbury Hospital, Smart Rd, Modbury, SA, Australia5092 Fax: (+618) 8161 2591 E-mail: cy-tan@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

To report an unusual case of a primary mastoid cyst (congenital or developmental) in a patient without otological symptoms.

Method:

Case report and review of the English language literature.

Results:

Primary mastoid cyst is a newly reported and very rare pathological entity. Mastoid cysts usually occur secondary to chronic infection, inflammation or trauma. Review of the medical literature highlights the rarity of this condition.

Conclusion:

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.

Keywords

MastoidCysts

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Type
Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Supplement S2 , July 2013 , pp. S48 - S50
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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