Left ear pain, swelling, and drainage. Previous abnormal CT: otorrhea and otalgia. There is a fluid collection in the inferior external auditory canal and auricle that measures up to 28 mm, with extensive enhancement of the surrounding subcutaneous tissues and posterior aspect of the left glenoid fossa and parotid gland. The left inner ear structures and mastoid air cells are intact. The right temporal bone region is unremarkable. There are inflammatory mucosal changes in the left maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. The imaged intracranial structures and orbits are unremarkable.
1. Left inferior external auditory canal and auricle abscess, with extension of the inflammatory process to the left glenoid fossa and parotid gland. 2. Findings suggestive of sinusitis.