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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Malignant otitis externa (MOE) with skull base osteomyelitis is a severe infection.
  • Classically affects elderly, diabetic patients.
  • MOE management is challenging, often needing long-term antibiotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of MOE with skull base osteomyelitis in an elderly patient.
  • To discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, imaging, and management of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 74-year-old female patient.
  • Review of clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment course.
  • Discussion of relevant literature.

Main Results:

  • The patient required a 6-month hospital admission for severe MOE and skull base osteomyelitis.
  • Initial outpatient management was insufficient.
  • The case illustrates the complexity of the disease.

Conclusions:

  • Malignant otitis externa with skull base osteomyelitis is a life-threatening entity.
  • Prompt diagnosis and aggressive management are crucial.
  • Long-term, multidisciplinary care is often necessary.