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Necrotizing external otitis: A case report from Abidjan |
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Cahiers d'études et de recherches francophones / Santé . Volume 19, Number 1, 35-7, janvier-février-mars 2009, Cas clinique |
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Author(s) : Max N’kan Ange Mobio, JJ Atteby Yao, Ayekpa Yotio, F Ehouo, J Boka, Edje Demeideros |
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Summary : Necrotizing external otitis is a serious infection of the external ear canal. It often occurs in older people with diabetes. We report here the case of an immunocompetent 2-year-old girl, infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The examination showed deep ulceration and necrosis of the left antihelix. The patient received systemic and local medical treatment. Stricture of the left external ear canal was treated surgically. |
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Keywords : necrotizing otitis, external auditory meatus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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