Criteria for referral/differential diagnosis
Refer to hospital immediately if mastoiditis is suspected. There is a danger of masking the full picture with partially successful treatment.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
Post-auricular lymphadenitis caused by otitis externa etc.
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