Mastoiditis Necrotizing

Mastoiditis is a purulent inflammation of the bone tissue of the middle ear, which occurs without the participation of an infection received from the external environment. This form is called "m. necrotics".

This pathology is one of the most dangerous and serious ear diseases. Cases of malignant tumors are rare. Most often, necrosis and necrotizing mastoiditis occur due to exposure to viral and infectious pathogens. Mastoiditis is a common complication of viral epidemics and quarantine restrictions associated with COVID-19.

Necrotizing mastoiditis is a rare disease, which is a purulent inflammation of the mastoid cell of the auditory (Eustachian) tube. Not contagious, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

The disease occurs with ear trauma, gunshot wounds in the mastoid area, as well as with diseases accompanied by decreased immunity. The exact cause of necrotizing mastoiditis is unknown.

Necrotic mastoiditis is characterized by an erased and prolonged onset of the disease. The disease progresses through