| Malignant (invasive) otitis externa involving the temporomandibular joint. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15807971 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Malignant (invasive) otitis externa (MOE) is an infection involving the external auditory meatus (EAM), most often found in elderly diabetics, which carries a high morbidity and mortality. In advanced cases it may give rise to osteomyelitis and cranial neuropathies. This is a case ofMOE, which invaded the posterior wall of the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ), resulting in severe trismus and pain. Subsequently, this required treatment by replacement of the glenoid fossa with a Silastic prosthesis. |
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Authors:
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L Dobbyn; C O'Shea; P McLoughlin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 119 ISSN: 0022-2151 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-05 Completed Date: 2005-08-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Tayside University Hospital Trust, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. lornadobbyn@hotmail.com |
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Arthroplasty, Replacement
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methods Humans Male Middle Aged Otitis Externa* / complications, radionuclide imaging, surgery Temporomandibular Joint Disorders* / etiology, radionuclide imaging, surgery Treatment Outcome |
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