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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]

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CT imaging is essential in establishing a diagnosis of malignant necrotizing otitis externa by revealing the extent of infection past the ear canal and extension to adjacent tissues.

Key CT Findings in Otitis Externa

CT scan of the head is essential in diagnosing malignant necrotizing otitis externa by revealing the extent of infection into the temporal or intracranial soft tissue.[1] CT scan of the head in cases of malignant otitis externa may reveal:[2]

References

  1. Handzel O, Halperin D (2003). "Necrotizing (malignant) external otitis". Am Fam Physician. 68 (2): 309–12. PMID 12892351.
  2. "Necrotising otitis externa | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org".
  3. Curtin, H D; Wolfe, P; May, M (1982). "Malignant external otitis: CT evaluation". Radiology. 145 (2): 383–388. doi:10.1148/radiology.145.2.7134442. ISSN 0033-8419.

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