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Case Reports
. 1986;40(4):635-43.

[Malignant otitis externa]

[Article in French]
B Ninove, E De Paepe
  • PMID: 3099538
Case Reports

[Malignant otitis externa]

[Article in French]
B Ninove et al. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg. 1986.

Abstract

Malignant external otitis is a progressive Pseudomonas infection starting in the external auditory canal. It tends to occur in the elderly diabetic patient and to invade cartilage, bone, nerves and adjacent soft tissues. Aggressive medical management and surgical debridement is curative in most cases as it appears in the case reported in the following communication.

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