Petrositis

Definition 
Petrositis is an inflammation of the temporal bone, deep to the inner ear. It is sometimes associated with otitis media (middle ear infection).

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 6, 2012
by Simon D. Mitin, M.D.

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