title: Malignant otitis externa with skull base osteomyelitis.
abstract: Malignant otitis externa associated with skull base osteomyelitis is a condition seen classically in the elderly, diabetic patient. This disease is difficult to manage, often requiring long-term antibiotic therapy. Here we present such a case, seen in a 74- year-old lady. Initially, she was treated for a number of years in the outpatient department with intermittent ear complaints, but eventually required a hospital admission that lasted for 6 months due to a severe malignant otitis externa complicated by skull base osteomyelitis. We will discuss the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, imaging and management of this life-threatening clinical entity.
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Illing
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zolotar
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Olaleye
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Molony