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Question 8: Acute MastoiditisQ: Which of the following is a complication of acute mastoiditis?%u2022 A) Otosclerosis%u2022 B) Cholesteatoma%u2022 C) Intracranial abscess%u2022 D) TinnitusAnswer: C) Intracranial abscessExplanation: Intracranial abscess is a serious complication of acute mastoiditis. Other potential complications include meningitis, lateral sinus thrombosis, and facial nerve palsy. Mastoiditis can lead to intracranial spread of infection due to the proximity of the mastoid to the brain.