emDocs - August 16, 2017 - Authors: Yetter E, Isaksen L and Mulvey L
Edited by: Koyfman A and Singh M
"Take Home Points
- Consider MOE if someone treated for Otitis Externa is not improving and/or they have fever and tenderness to palpation of the mastoid.
- Pseudomonas is the most common etiology and coverage should be directed appropriately. However in rare cases fungal infections may also be the cause, such as in AIDS patients.
- Obtain CT and/or MRI imaging of the mastoid.
- Consult ENT."