Malignant otitis externa with skull base osteomyelitis

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Abstract

Malignant otitis externa associated with skull base osteomyelitis is a condition seen classically in the elderly, diabetic patient. This disease is difficult to manage, often requiring long-term antibiotic therapy. Here we present such a case, seen in a 74- year-old lady. Initially, she was treated for a number of years in the outpatient department with intermittent ear complaints, but eventually required a hospital admission that lasted for 6 months due to a severe malignant otitis externa complicated by skull base osteomyelitis. We will discuss the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, imaging and management of this life-threatening clinical entity.

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Illing, E., Zolotar, M., Ross, E., Olaleye, O., & Molony, N. (2011). Malignant otitis externa with skull base osteomyelitis. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2011(5), 6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/2011.5.6

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