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Malignant otitis externa is a disorder involving inflammation and damage of the bones and cartilage of the base of the skull. It is caused by the spread of infection from an external ear infection (otitis externa). Mali...
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Symptoms
Drainage from the ear - yellow, yellow-green, foul smelling, persistent; Hearing loss; Ear pain - felt deep inside the ...
Causes
Malignant otitis externa is caused by the spread of infection from an outer ear infection (otitis externa, also called ...
Tests
A doctor will look into your ear for signs of an outer ear infection (otitis externa. The head around and behind the ea...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. Treatment is often prolonged, lasting several months, because of the di...
Complications
Damage to the cranial nerves, skull, or brain; Spread of infection to the brain or other parts of the body; Infection r...
Prevention
To prevent an external ear infection, dry the ear thoroughly after exposure to moisture. Avoid swimming in polluted wat...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: Symptoms of malignant otitis externa develop; Symptoms persi...
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