Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa with Facial Nerve Palsy : Tissue Biopsy Aids Diagnosis
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fungal malignant otitis externa (FMOE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is challenging to manage.
Diagnosis is often delayed due to the low sensitivity of aural swabs and many antifungal drugs have significant side effects.
We present a case of FMOE, where formal tissue sampling revealed the diagnosis and the patient was successfully treated with voriconazole, in addition to an up to date review of the current literature.
We would recommend tissue biopsy of the external auditory canal in all patients with suspected FMOE in addition to routine microbiology swabs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Walton, Jenny& Coulson, Chris. 2014. Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa with Facial Nerve Palsy : Tissue Biopsy Aids Diagnosis. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453295
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Walton, Jenny& Coulson, Chris. Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa with Facial Nerve Palsy : Tissue Biopsy Aids Diagnosis. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453295
American Medical Association (AMA)
Walton, Jenny& Coulson, Chris. Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa with Facial Nerve Palsy : Tissue Biopsy Aids Diagnosis. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453295
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453295
