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What Does Abnormality In Mastoid Air Cells Indicate?

Hi, I m 27 years old. When I Was 12, I had a Brain surgery cause I Was diagnosed with a Brain tumor On my left side. I recently had an MRI, and it says I have abnormal signal in The Right masteroid cells. I ve been looking For information, but don t seem to understand it. Could you explain it to me. I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : abnormal signal in The Right masteroid cells.
Answer : This mostly indicates that there is some infection in the mastoid air cells in your temporal bone.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Does Abnormality In Mastoid Air Cells Indicate?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : abnormal signal in The Right masteroid cells. Answer : This mostly indicates that there is some infection in the mastoid air cells in your temporal bone. Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.