Necrotising otitis externa

 
malignant otitis externa, also known as necrotising otitis externa

Malignant otitis externa, also known as necrotising otitis externa involves the spread of an external ear canal infection extending deeper into adjacent tissues. It may result in cellulitis and skull-base osteomyelitis. This diagram shows the way in which the infection may spread.

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