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MeSH Heading: Mastoiditis
Tree Number(s): C01.160.495.500; C05.116.165.495.249; C09.218.705.663.652
Unique ID: D008417
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008417
Scope Note: Inflammation of the honeycomb-like MASTOID BONE in the skull just behind the ear. It is usually a complication of OTITIS MEDIA.
NLM Classification #: WV 233
See Also: Lateral Sinus Thrombosis
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/06/17

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