title: Diseases of the ear canal.
abstract: Otitis externa can be a complicated and difficult disease to diagnose and treat. Because of the unique physiology of the ear canal and common pathophysiology of otitis externa regardless of the underlying cause, the clinician must rely on history, dermatologic examination, and ancillary tests to determine the cause and appropriate therapy for a particular case.
authors: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville.
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Logas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*