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Foreign-body-induced otitis media: a case report.

Ching-Chan Lin1, Kuen-Yao Ho, Ling-Feng Wang

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|January 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of adult otitis media caused by foreign objects is presented. Cotton removal resolved persistent ear discharge and improved hearing, highlighting a unique cause of chronic ear disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Unilateral ear discharge is a common otolaryngology clinic complaint, often linked to external or middle ear conditions.
  • Foreign-body-induced otitis media is exceptionally rare in adults.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old female presented with persistent left ear discharge, characterized by a yellowish-green, fetid odor, and granulation tissue in the ear canal.
  • Surgical exploration revealed four cotton pieces within the external auditory canal and middle ear cavity.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the foreign bodies and granulation tissue, followed by tympanoplasty, successfully treated the patient.
  • Post-operative follow-up exceeding two years showed a dry ear and improved hearing ability.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering foreign bodies as a potential cause of chronic otitis media in adults, even when rare.
  • Recognizing the clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and treatment of foreign-body-induced otitis media is crucial for effective patient management and prognosis.