Histological findings in infantile otoantritis.
The histopathological findings in the granulation tissue removed at mastoidectomy from 34 infants between 1971 and 1974 are described. Granulation tissue was present in every case, characterized by the histological features of chronic inflammation and fibrosis (sclerosis), although the process was of short duration. The great number of thick fibers was a surprising finding. To prevent fibrosis (sclerosis) to develop later on, it is advisable to operate as early as indicated.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D005260:Female; D006097:Granulation Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents