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Malignant otitis externa

MONDO:0001050

An otitis externa which involves infection of the external ear that has spread to involve the skull bone containing part of the ear canal, the middle ear, and the inner ear. It is caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas. This is common in people with weakened immune systems and in older people with diabetes.

7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Malignant otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (0)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Inflammatory disease (332) Infectious disease (282) Human disease (14) Otorhinolaryngologic disease (14) Disorder of ear (8) Ear infection (8) Otitis externa (3) Post-infectious disorder (2) Auditory system disorder (0)
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  • PET scans outshine older method for rare ear infection?

    Knowledge-focused Completed

    This study compared two imaging methods—PET/CT and labeled leukocyte scintigraphy—for monitoring malignant otitis externa, a serious infection of the ear canal that can spread to the skull. Researchers looked at 18 patients who had both scans before and after antibiotic treatment…

    Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused

    Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC

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