title: Otitis externa complicated with chloramphenicol ear drops-induced perichondritis.
abstract: Otitis externa is a common condition of the ear. It is manifested as narrowing of the lumen owing to the edematous swelling of the ear canal lining. Perichondritis may occur independently or as a complication of the otitis externa. We report a case of perichondritis after using a topical ear drop. Changing the medication provides immediate resolution of the condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mohamad
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
authors.forename: Kb
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Johan
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.
authors.forename: Hz
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hashim
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.
authors.forename: Na
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nik Othman
keywords: antibiotic; otitis externa; reaction; sensitivity; topical