The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa

Necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) is an aggressive and fast-evolving infection of the external auditory canal. Late diagnoses untreated cases can lead to severe, even fatal consequences so early diagnosis treatment are paramount. NOE a notoriously challenging make. It therefore important understand what diagnostic modalities available how otolaryngologists use them accurately treat such disease. This review aims evaluate different options in discuss their advantages limitations, thus, providing up-to-date picture multimodal approach required this