The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa
Abstract Necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) is an aggressive and fast‐evolving infection of the external auditory canal. Late diagnoses and untreated cases can lead to severe, even fatal consequences and so early diagnosis and treatment are paramount. NOE is a notoriously challenging diagnosis to make...
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| author | Abiya A. Ahmed Shaan Rashid Vinay K. Gupta Neil C. Molony Keshav K. Gupta |
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| description | Abstract Necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) is an aggressive and fast‐evolving infection of the external auditory canal. Late diagnoses and untreated cases can lead to severe, even fatal consequences and so early diagnosis and treatment are paramount. NOE is a notoriously challenging diagnosis to make. It is therefore important to understand what diagnostic modalities are available and how otolaryngologists can use them to accurately treat such an aggressive disease. This review aims to evaluate the different diagnostic options available in NOE and discuss their advantages and limitations, thus, providing an up‐to‐date picture of the multimodal approach required in the diagnosis of this disease. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4c0bd850a9c5428c9ba6eb0ad810ba802024-05-09T12:50:57ZengWileyWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery2095-88112589-10812024-03-01101596510.1002/wjo2.100The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externaAbiya A. Ahmed0Shaan Rashid1Vinay K. Gupta2Neil C. Molony3Keshav K. Gupta4Bradford Royal Infirmary Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust West Bromwich West Yorkshire UKBradford Royal Infirmary Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust West Bromwich West Yorkshire UKSandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust West Bromwich UKRussells Hall Hospital Dudley UKRussells Hall Hospital Dudley UKAbstract Necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) is an aggressive and fast‐evolving infection of the external auditory canal. Late diagnoses and untreated cases can lead to severe, even fatal consequences and so early diagnosis and treatment are paramount. NOE is a notoriously challenging diagnosis to make. It is therefore important to understand what diagnostic modalities are available and how otolaryngologists can use them to accurately treat such an aggressive disease. This review aims to evaluate the different diagnostic options available in NOE and discuss their advantages and limitations, thus, providing an up‐to‐date picture of the multimodal approach required in the diagnosis of this disease.https://doi.org/10.1002/wjo2.100diagnosticmalignant otitis externanecrotizingosteomyelitisskull base osteomyelitistemporal bone osteomyelitis |
| spellingShingle | Abiya A. Ahmed Shaan Rashid Vinay K. Gupta Neil C. Molony Keshav K. Gupta The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery diagnostic malignant otitis externa necrotizing osteomyelitis skull base osteomyelitis temporal bone osteomyelitis |
| title | The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| title_full | The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| title_fullStr | The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| title_full_unstemmed | The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| title_short | The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| title_sort | diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa |
| topic | diagnostic malignant otitis externa necrotizing osteomyelitis skull base osteomyelitis temporal bone osteomyelitis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/wjo2.100 |
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