Primary mastoid cyst
| dc.contributor.author | Tan, C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Chong, S. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shaw, C. | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
| 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.statementofresponsibility | C Y Tan, S Chong, C-K L Shaw | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 2013; 127(Suppl. 2):48-50 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1017/S0022215113000637 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0022-2151 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1748-5460 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/79933 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Headley Brothers | |
| dc.rights | Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 | |
| dc.source.uri | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215113000637 | |
| dc.subject | Mastoid | |
| dc.subject | Cysts | |
| dc.title | Primary mastoid cyst | |
| dc.type | Journal article | |
| pubs.publication-status | Published |