CT imaging is essential in establishing a diagnosis of malignant necrotizing otitis externa by revealing the extent of infection past the ear canal and spread into temporal and intracranial bones. They reveal the extent of damage and inflammation of the bones and soft tissue, demonstrating the cause for facial palsy due to the inflammatory influence on the cranial nerves.
Otitis externa CT or MRI
Otitis media CT or MRI
Otitis externa physical examination
Otitis externa laboratory findings
Otitis media physical examination
Dacryoadenitis other diagnostic studies
Appendicular abscess echocardiography or ultrasound
Otitis externa other imaging findings