Otitis externa

Otitis externa
A severe case of Otitis Externa. Case provided by James Heilman, MD.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.; Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Swimmer's ear; external otitis; acute otitis externa; chronic otitis externa; malignant otitis externa; malignant necrotizing otitis externa; outer ear infection

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Case Studies

Case #1

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