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Malignant external otitis: a case report and review

P Evans1, L Hofmann

  • 1Family Practice Service, Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Okla.

American Family Physician
|February 1, 1994
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Malignant external otitis, a severe pseudomonal infection, affects elderly diabetics and can lead to skull base osteomyelitis. Early debridement and long-term antibiotics are crucial for managing this potentially fatal condition.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Malignant external otitis is a rare but severe invasive infection.
  • It primarily affects elderly patients with diabetes mellitus.
  • The condition involves the external auditory canal, periauricular tissues, and potentially the skull base.

Observation:

  • Characterized by deep pseudomonal infection extending into bone and cartilage.
  • Patients often present with severe pain, external auditory canal necrosis, and cranial nerve palsies.
  • Osteomyelitis of the skull base is a significant complication.

Findings:

  • The infection typically involves Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Necrosis and progressive palsies indicate advanced disease.

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  • Involvement of bone and cartilage signifies the invasive nature.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt diagnosis and management are critical for patient outcomes.
    • Treatment requires surgical debridement and prolonged antibiotic therapy.
    • Understanding risk factors like diabetes is key for prevention and early detection.