Malignant Otitis Externa Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Carcinoma of the external ear
2
Q
Who is affected?
A
Usually diabetics and immunocompromised
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms (5)
A
discharge, otalgia, cranial nerve 7-12 palsy, canal narrowing, granulation tissue formation
4
Q
What investigations are needed? (2)
A
CT of temporal bone, WCC uptake scan
5
Q
What is the management?
A
Long term antibiotics, surgical debridement
6
Q
Complications
A
There are high rates of mortality due to easy spread to the brain
