Primary mastoid cyst

dc.contributor.authorTan, C.
dc.contributor.authorChong, S.
dc.contributor.authorShaw, C.
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstract<h4>Objective</h4>To report an unusual case of a primary mastoid cyst (congenital or developmental) in a patient without otological symptoms.<h4>Method</h4>Case report and review of the English language literature.<h4>Results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityC Y Tan, S Chong, C-K L Shaw
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Laryngology and Otology, 2013; 127(Suppl. 2):48-50
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/S0022215113000637
dc.identifier.issn0022-2151
dc.identifier.issn1748-5460
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/79933
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHeadley Brothers
dc.rightsCopyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215113000637
dc.subjectMastoid
dc.subjectCysts
dc.titlePrimary mastoid cyst
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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