Otitis externa complicated with chloramphenicol ear drops-induced perichondritis.
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Otitis externa is a common condition of the ear. It is manifested as narrowing of the lumen owing to the edematous swelling of the ear canal lining. Perichondritis may occur independently or as a complication of the otitis externa. We report a case of perichondritis after using a topical ear drop. Changing the medication provides immediate resolution of the condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
دوره 9 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014