Necrotizing [Malignant] Otitis Externa

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Necrotizing  [Malignant] Otitis Externa
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Otorhinolaryngology

Case description

Necrotizing otitis externa which in the past was miscalled "malignant" otitis externa is an invasive and potentially fatal Pseudomonas infection originating in the external ear canal of patients who are diabetic or otherwise suffer from a serious immunologic deficiency and may extend to involve adjacent areas of the temporal bone and the base of the skull.

tags: malignant otitis externa necrotizing otitis externa


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