Essential radiological feature of acute mastoiditis is:
(b) Clouding of air cells of mastoid(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 2161)X-ray mastoid and CT scan shows clouding of air cells because of the collection of exudates in them. Later on mastoid pneumatisation is lost and a single mastoid cavity may be seen.
Disorders of Middle Ear (Otitis Media)
Temporal bone pneumatization
Clouding of air cells of mastoid
Rarefaction of petrous bone
Thickening of temporal bone
Clouding of air cells of mastoid