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[The computed tomography of malignant otitis externa].

K C Klose1, W Elies

  • 1Klinik für Radiologische Diagnostik, RWTH Aachen.

Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Computed tomography (CT) accurately identified malignant external otitis in patients, correlating well with surgical findings. CT provides crucial details on disease extent, aiding in diagnosis and classification.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Malignant external otitis is a severe infection of the external auditory canal.
  • Accurate preoperative assessment is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing malignant external otitis.
  • To correlate CT findings with intraoperative observations.
  • To propose a CT-based classification system.

Main Methods:

  • Preoperative CT scans were performed on 20 patients with suspected malignant external otitis.
  • CT findings were compared with intraoperative surgical findings.
  • A modified classification system based on CT was developed.

Main Results:

  • CT findings closely matched intraoperative observations in nearly all cases.
  • Key CT indicators include thickening of the cartilaginous ear canal wall and subtemporal fossa inflammation.
  • CT effectively delineated the extent of soft tissue and bone involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Computed tomography is a highly reliable tool for diagnosing malignant external otitis.
  • CT provides essential information for surgical planning and understanding disease progression.
  • A novel CT-based classification can aid in standardizing assessment and treatment.

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