Diagnosis and Treatment of Otalgia.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.4.191
- Author:
Myung Hoon YOO
1
;
Hong Ju PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Aasan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dzness@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Facial pain;
Primary otalgia;
Referred otalgia
- MeSH:
Ear;
Ear Diseases;
Earache;
Facial Pain;
Pathologic Processes
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2013;56(4):191-200
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Otalgia is a common symptom with diverse causes due to its complex sensory innervations. It can be broadly classified into two groups. Primary (otogenic) otalgia is defined as pain resulting from ear diseases and secondary (referred) otalgia arises from pathologic processes and structures other than the ear. Its workup is complex and no simple algorithm exists. In this review, authors collected and analyzed articles on otalgia and described anatomical considerations and clinical evaluation of otalgia, and outlined various causes and treatment options for primary and referred otalgia.
