2012
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/2012.9.4
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A rare and sinister variant of a common ailment: Fungal malignant otitis externa

Abstract: A recent case report in this journal highlighted the pathophysiology and management of bacterial malignant otitis externa (MOE) (1). We describe the case of an elderly gentleman who had a delayed diagnosis of fungal MOE with advanced diseased at time of diagnosis. This case highlights the changing microbiology of this serious disease and the difficulty in diagnosis given the rarity of this form of otitis externa relative to its uncomplicated form.

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“…The 68 studies included a total of 74 individual cases of fungal TBO (Tables 3 and 4) (8,12,24–89). The mean age (SD) was 55.5 (23.3) years, and 74.3% (55/74) were male.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The 68 studies included a total of 74 individual cases of fungal TBO (Tables 3 and 4) (8,12,24–89). The mean age (SD) was 55.5 (23.3) years, and 74.3% (55/74) were male.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%