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What are some examples of infective and inflammatory TRAUMA that can affect the ear?
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- hematoma aurisis (cauliflower ear)
- external ear lacerations |
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What are three types of otitis externa?
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- Acute diffuse otitis externa
- Acute localized otitis externa - chronic otitis externa |
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What is an example of acute diffuse otitis externa?
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allergic reactions
pseudonomas auriginoas bacterial infection (general inflammation and sepsis) |
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Malignant otitis external is a complication of only chronic otitis externa.
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False. It is a complication of both chronic AND acute otitis externa.
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Malignant otitis external occurs in approximately __ of 10,000 people.
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5
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Which populations is malignant otitis externa more common in?
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Elderly, diabetics, and those with compromised immune systems
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____ ___ is the bacteria responsible for some cases of malignant otitis externa.
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pseudonomas aerunginosa
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How does a malignant otitis externa infection spread?
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From the floor of the ear canal --> nearby surrounding tissues and into the bones of the skull
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malignant otitis externa has a high mortality rate, spreading to the last four cranial nerves.
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True ONLY if left untreated.
May lead to swallowing difficulties and aspiration pneumonia |
