title: The pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of malignant otitis externa.
abstract: Three cases of malignant external otitis with varied clinical causes are presented. It is most important to suspect the condition in any diabetic who has external otitis refractory to the usual treatment. Once the diagnosis is made, aggressive medical management is imperative to prevent progression of the disease.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002228:Carbenicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D005839:Gentamicins; D002228:Carbenicillin