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28-11-2023 | Otitis Externa | Clinical Report

Malignant Otitis Externa: Unveiling the Hidden Danger of ICA Pseudoaneurysm

Authors: Lokesh Kumar Penubarthi, Madhubala Muralidaran, Arun Alexander, Sivaraman Ganesan

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2024

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery following otogenic infection is rare but leads to catastrophic outcomes. In our case series, we present two patients with ICA pseudoaneurysm complicated by malignant otitis externa, and we emphasise the importance of timely diagnosis and management to prevent fatal outcomes. A pseudoaneurysm should be ruled out in a patient with malignant otitis externa presenting with recurrent epistaxis or ear bleed.

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Title: Malignant Otitis Externa: Unveiling the Hidden Danger of ICA Pseudoaneurysm
Authors: Lokesh Kumar Penubarthi
Madhubala Muralidaran
Arun Alexander
Sivaraman Ganesan
Publication date: 28-11-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Otitis Externa
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Osteomyelitis
Epistaxis
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04396-8

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