Abstract
Histiocytosis is a rare disease of unknown aetiology which commonly affects the head and neck region. In the ear it can closely mimic acute and chronic ear disease leading to a confusion in diagnosis. It can be easily misdiagnosed unless a high index of clinical suspicion is maintained. We present a case of Letterer Siwe disease of the temporal bone which presented with bilateral mastoid abscesses.
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Kamath, M.P., Hegde, M.C., Bhojwani, K.M. et al. Histiocytosis of the temporal bone. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 52, 274–276 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03006202
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