A rare case of bilateral malignant otitis externa and osteomyelitis with lower cranial nerve sequelae. (12th May 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leahy, Travis William; Sader, Chady
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-05-12
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.03.2011.3957
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The authors present the case of a 76-year-old male who presented with right-sided recurrent malignant otitis externa (MOE) and skull-base osteomyelitis. His management involved aggressive antimicrobial therapy and multiple hyperbaric oxygen treatments. After resolution of his right-sided infection, the patient returned a short time later with symptoms and findings consistent with new, left-sided MOE with involvement of the left skull-base. With repeat treatment, the patient is now cured of his infection but poses a challenge to the treating team about future management.