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Complicated necrotizing otitis externa.

Mariam T Nawas¹, Vistasp J Daruwalla, David Spirer

¹University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA.

American Journal of Otolaryngology

|August 10, 2013

Summary

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Necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) is a severe ear infection often seen in diabetics. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent dangerous complications like facial nerve palsy and brain infections.

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Published on: May 23, 2021

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Diabetology

Background:

Necrotizing (malignant) otitis externa (NOE) is a rare, invasive infection of the external acoustic meatus.
It predominantly affects individuals with diabetes mellitus and other immunocompromised states.
NOE can progress to involve adjacent structures, including the mastoid, skull base, and intracranial spaces.

Observation:

This case report details a patient with uncontrolled diabetes presenting with a prolonged facial nerve palsy.
The patient was diagnosed with NOE complicated by mastoiditis, dural sinus thrombosis, and Bezold's abscess.
The clinical presentation highlighted the potential for severe, invasive complications.

Findings:

The study emphasizes the association between uncontrolled diabetes and the development of advanced NOE.
Facial nerve palsy was a significant presenting symptom, indicating extensive disease progression.
Concurrent mastoiditis, dural sinus thrombosis, and Bezold's abscess demonstrate the invasive potential of NOE.

Implications:

A high index of clinical suspicion for NOE is essential in diabetic patients presenting with ear infections or cranial nerve deficits.
Prompt and aggressive management is critical to prevent severe morbidity and mortality associated with NOE.
This case underscores the importance of glycemic control in preventing severe infectious complications in diabetic patients.