Furuncle

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Furuncle
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Otorhinolaryngology

Case description

This patient has an acute furuncle affecting the cartilaginous external canal. This is sometimes referred to as localized acute otitis externa. A furuncle is essentially a staphylococcal mini abscess which usually starts at the base of a hair follicle.

tags: acute otitis externa ent atlas ent images furuncle furuncle external ear canal

related terms: localized acute otitis externa


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