Topic: Otitis Complications
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What are complications of Otitis externa?
Rarely, facial paralysis, other cranial nerve abnormalities, vertigo, and/or sensorineural hearing loss are present. If these occur, necrotizing (malignant) otitis externa is probable. This invasive infection of the temporal bone and skull ... Read More »
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What are complications of Malignant otitis externa ?
Damage to the cranial nerves, skull, or brain Return of infection, even after treatment Spread of infection to the brain or other parts of the body Read More »
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What are the possible complications of otitis externa?
Otitis externa is not usually a serious condition; complications are very rare. However, in some cases the following complications are possible: Abscess - the infection may lead to a pus-filled growth (abscess) which develops in and around ... Read More »
Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178934.php
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Acute ear infection Cyst in the middle ear Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete hearing loss Scarring of the eardrum (tympanosclerosis) Speech or language delay (rare) Note: Permanent hearing loss is rare, but the risk incre...
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Source: http://www.drugs.com/enc/otitis-media-with-effusion.html
Cyst of the middle ear cyst (cholesteatoma) Facial paralysis Infection of one of the skull bones (mastoiditis) Inflammation around the brain (epidural abscess) Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete deafness Most children will...
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Source: http://www.drugs.com/enc/otitis-media-chronic.html
The cholesteatoma growth may progress to impinge upon the facial nerve which passes adjacent to the ear. This may result in facial palsy manifested with drooping of the face and inability to close eye on one side. Other complications which ...
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Cyst of the middle ear cyst (cholesteatoma) Facial paralysis Infection of one of the skull bones (mastoiditis) Inflammation around the brain (epidural abscess) Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete deafness Most children will...
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Source: http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/146/Otitis-media-...
Acute ear infection Cyst in the middle ear Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete hearing loss Scarring of the eardrum (tympanosclerosis) Speech or language delay Note: Permanent hearing loss is rare, but the risk increases th...
Read More »
Source: http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/147/Otitis-media-...
Damage to the cranial nerves, skull, or brain Spread of infection to the brain or other parts of the body Infection returns, even after treatment
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Source: http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/144/Outer-ear-can...
