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[Malignant external otitis in diabetics].

A Ennouri, N Ben, Abdallah

    Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Malignant external otitis in diabetic patients is a severe condition. Surgical treatment with antibiotics showed similar outcomes to medical treatment alone, indicating a grave prognosis for this infection.

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Endocrinology

    Context:

    • Malignant external otitis (MEO) is a rare but serious infection primarily affecting diabetic patients.
    • This condition requires prompt diagnosis and management due to its potential for severe complications.
    • Diabetic patients present a unique challenge due to impaired immune response and vascular compromise.

    Purpose:

    • To compare the outcomes of surgical treatment combined with antibiotics versus medical management alone in diabetic patients with malignant external otitis.
    • To analyze the prognostic factors influencing the disease course and patient survival.
    • To highlight the challenges in managing MEO in the context of diabetes mellitus.

    Summary:

    • The study reviewed 10 cases of malignant external otitis in diabetic individuals.

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  • Five patients received surgical intervention alongside antibiotic therapy.
  • The other five patients were managed with medical treatment exclusively.
  • Outcomes between the two groups were not detailed, but the overall prognosis was noted as severe.

    • Impact:

    • This research underscores the critical nature of malignant external otitis in diabetic populations.
    • Findings suggest that current treatment modalities may offer limited impact on the severe prognosis.
    • Further investigation into novel therapeutic strategies for MEO in diabetics is warranted.