Temporal Bone Histopathology Case of the Month Malignant Otitis Externa Caused by Aspergillus fumigatus: A Case Report
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Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a life threatening pathology that may affect the external ear and skull base. Despite the nomenclature it is an infective disease process caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in up to 98 percent of cases (1). However when appropriate antibiotics fail, other infective organisms such as Aspergillus fumigatus should be considered, especially in the immunecompromised patient.
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