Middle ear fluid cultures
CT mastoid with IV contrast
90% sensitive
Delineates extent of bony involvement
Helps to diagnosis abscess formation
90% sensitive
Delineates extent of bony involvement
Helps to diagnosis abscess formation
Mastoiditis
Auricular hematoma
Acute otitis media
Auricular perichondritis
Sinusitis
Cholesteatoma
Labyrinthitis
Contact dermatitis