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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The mastoid process, a part of the temporal bone, contains air cells and grows with age.
  • Mastoid hypertrophy is an uncommon condition affecting the mastoid process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on four patients with bilateral mastoid hypertrophy and severe trismus.
  • To explore potential explanations for this association.

Main Methods:

  • Case series presentation of four patients.
  • Clinical and radiological evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Four patients presented with bilateral mastoid hypertrophy.
  • Severe trismus was a concurrent symptom in all patients.
  • Etiologies for trismus varied among the patients.

Conclusions:

  • Bilateral mastoid hypertrophy can be associated with severe trismus.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
  • This association warrants consideration in clinical diagnosis.