Which of the following is not a typical feature of malignant otitis externa?
Malignant otitis externa is not a neoplastic disease. The term malignant is used because of the severity of disease which can cause several complications including multiple cranial nerve palsies. Malignant otitis externa is an infective process caused mostly by P aeruginosa. It affects elderly diabetics or those with immunocompromised status.
Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Patients are usually old
Mitotic figures are high
Patient is immune compromised
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