Temporomandibular joint involvement in malignant otitis externa: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2011.37.6.535
- Author:
In Young BYUN
1
;
Jin Hong KIM
;
Sang Hoon KANG
;
Moon Key KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. ilsanoms@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Otitis externa;
Temporomandibular joint
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Ear Canal;
Earache;
Epidermis;
Hearing Loss;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Neck;
Otitis;
Otitis Externa;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2011;37(6):535-538
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant otitis externa (MOE) originates as inflammation of the epidermis in the external auditory canal, and spreads to the surrounding structures and neck, leading to abscess formation. MOE is associated with an immunosuppressive condition and diabetes. Patients with MOE suffer from otalgia, otorrhea and hearing loss. According to the literature, surgery to the temporomandibular joint is controversial as the treatment of choice.
