Condition
Petrositis
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Petrositis is an inflammation of the temporal bone, deep to the inner ear.
- It is sometimes associated with otitis media (middle ear infection).
Definition
Petrositis is an inflammation of the temporal bone, deep to the inner ear. It is sometimes associated with otitis media (middle ear infection).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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