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Criteria for referral/differential diagnosis

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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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