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Malignant otitis externa is a disorder involving inflammation and damage of the bones and cartilage of the base of the skull. Malignant = harmful and invasive; Otitis = ear infection and inflammation; Externa = outer.

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Symptoms
Drainage from the ear - yellow, yellow-green, foul smelling, persistent; Hearing loss; Ear pain - felt deep inside th...
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Causes
Malignant otitis externa is caused by the spread of infection from an outer ear infection (otitis externa, also calle...
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Tests
A doctor will look into your ear for signs of an outer ear infection (otitis externa. The head around and behind the ...
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Treatments
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. Treatment is often prolonged, lasting several months, because of the ...
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Damage to the cranial nerves, skull, or brain; Spread of infection to the brain or other parts of the body; Infection...
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Prevention
To prevent an external ear infection, dry the ear thoroughly after exposure to moisture. Avoid swimming in polluted w...
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: Symptoms of malignant otitis externa develop; Symptoms per...
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