What Is The Meaning Of CT Scan Result Of A 8 Year Old Child?
Hi, my daughter is 8 and had a CT scan yesterday which showed opacification of some of the air cells of the right mastoid. She doesn't see the ENT for 3 weeks. She has been complaining of headaches, soreness behind the right ear and can hear a hammering sound. What does this mean?
Your daughter is suffering from right mastoiditis.This is indicated by opacification of some of the air cells of the right mastoid. She need to be evaluated by ENT specialist. Initially it is manged by conservatively.Surgical exploration is done in some cases. Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Is The Meaning Of CT Scan Result Of A 8 Year Old Child?
Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your daughter is suffering from right mastoiditis.This is indicated by opacification of some of the air cells of the right mastoid. She need to be evaluated by ENT specialist. Initially it is manged by conservatively.Surgical exploration is done in some cases. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan