Hamada M Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Necrotizing otitis externa, Surgical debridement
Department of Otolaryngology, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Japan
Hamada M have received the specialization from the Department of Otolaryngology, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Japan intrested in the feilds of Necrotizing otitis externa; Skull base osteomyelitis; Mastoidectomy; Surgical debridement; Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Author(s): Murakami T, Hamada M, Odagiri K and Iida M
Abstract
We here report an unusual case of malignant external otitis (MEO) in mastoidectomized temporal bone, and discuss its diagnosis and treatment course. A 67-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus (DM) and mastoidectomy presented with persistent right earache and discharge. The condition was first misdiagnosed as acute exacerbation of chronic otitis media. After revision mastoidectomy failed, a correct diagnosis of MEO was made. Int... view moreĀ»