Infection or inflammation in the bony process behind the ear caused by an extension of otitis media is:

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Mastoiditis is an infection or inflammation of the mastoid process, which is the bony prominence located behind the ear. It is often caused by the spread of infection from the middle ear (otitis media). Mastoidalgia refers to pain in the mastoid process, but it may not necessarily be associated with infection or inflammation. Otalgia refers to ear pain in general, and otitis externa is a different condition that involves infection or inflammation of the outer ear canal.

Infection or Inflammation in the Bony Process Behind the Ear